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Hang glider  takeoff

PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:08 pm
by dedeer
Hello!
 This is my first post so first i just like to say hello. Just recently bought FSX and i

Re: Hang glider  takeoff

PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:40 pm
by Wingo
The easiest way to do this would be using a function called Slew. By default it is assinged to key "Y". If it doesn't work go into your commands and assign Slew Mode to Y. What you can do in slew is move the aircraft into any position you want. Place your hang glider at about 500-1000 feet using the key commands then press "Y" to leave slew mode. The glider will start flying as if you jumped off a cliff/

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:04 am
by dedeer
Thanks for responding. I

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:50 pm
by captmjk
If you think slew is too unrealistic, there is a way to change the towplane.  I know of people who have used the Cub or DC-3 as the towplane in addition to the Maule for the different types of gliders that they fly.  Also, you can use the Maule's speed to your advantage.  Just keep the tow rope on as long as possible than use the extra speed to climb right after the cable breaks.

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:53 pm
by dedeer
I tryed the Slew function and it works. It

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:01 am
by dedeer
  After doing some google search i found how to change the tow plane. It

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:48 pm
by macca22au
I would never fly an aircraft that uses my legs for oleos.

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:31 am
by dedeer
Running is good for your heart.  ;) A little running it

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:25 am
by Brando14100
There are three hang gliders and one of them can takeoff by running. It's called Foot Launch Pilot. It comes up when you do select aircraft. Oh, I meen 3 that come with the hang glider package.

Re: Hang glider

PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:53 pm
by dedeer
Now i get it. In the "aircraft" you have to switch "show all variations" to see the"Foot Launch Pilot" variation. Thanks a bunch!!