In this article, you’ll learn the flying techniques used to perform the elevator, inside waterfall, and parachute. You should, of course, practice each maneuver on a simulator before attempting it at the field. Even though the simulator has a different feel than real-world 3D flying, simulator practice will help sharpen your reflexes and get you in the habit of manipulating all the controls simultaneously.
All of the 3D maneuvers in this series are flown on high-rate flight mode, so you’ll need to continually manage the throttle to maintain slower airspeeds and consistent control responses.
RUDDER WARM-UP
After dialing in your radio and airplane, the first step toward becoming a 3D pilot is learning to use the rudder as a primary flight control. Start by trimming your plane for slow flight at approximately ¼ to half throttle,
