i am new to this forum

[beaky]

You got it. Think of it this way: throttle to control speed, brakes only when you're going to stop. If you think of the throttle first, you'll be OK. In time, you'll be able to move more briskly, but for now, crawl if you have to.

[MattNW]

thanks guys..or are there other ladies here..i have started part two of the century of flight sim and the first part is taxi-ing. i find it quite hard with my force feedback joystick as i seem to go too fast and bank the wings too much..any suggestions.?

Taxiing, it's best to use the rudder for that. If you don't have pedals then use the keboard keys. Switch to your joystick twistgrip when you get airborne. Pedals are the best way to go but that runs into some money. For starters you don't need them.

Flight lessons, don't be too overconcerned with passing all of them. They leave much to be desired. They are great for learning from and will take you through the process almost exactly like you would in real life but those checkrides just don't work the way they are supposed to. I find it best to try the lesson to learn how to do things then let Ron end the lesson and practice on my own.

I've seen a couple ladies on the forum but not recently and not many. Actually there isn't many ladies that I know of in flight simming. There is one who posts over on the BFU forum at AVSIM (not sure if she posts here). She's also a top notch repainter.

[Nav]

Welcome, bluebird121.

Took a minute to work out where you were in the lessons.  Well done if you've mastered the first part (fun, ain't it?).

Taxiing with a force-feedback stick, it's important to use twist (rudder) ONLY to turn.  Any sideways movement works the ailerons and produces a bank, which you DON'T want on the ground.

About power, there's a bit of a trick.  You open the throttle a touch, and nothing happens - so you add MORE throttle, and suddenly the aeroplane moves, and starts accelerating....

The trick is to give it a burst of throttle to get it moving, then throttle right back.  At first, the odds are that it will then stop again - so get it moving once more, and then throttle back till the throttle is ALMOST closed, and she should start rolling at a controllable speed.  Just a matter of practice, and gaining experience with the throttle.

You can also use the trigger on the joystick to apply a touch of brake, if things look like getting out of control.

[bluebird121]

thanks very much for all the tips..i tried what you suggested and it seems to be easier to control. got a long way to go yet though..but it is great fun.

[legoalex2000]

Hi!!

one thing, when taxiing, go at a speed between 15-20 Kts, anything more, you'll start to bank when you make turns, in the wrong direction.

They got it under control, so this post is just to say hi and welcome!

[bluebird121]

hi there. i did manage to taxi this time without the wings touching the ground lol. i also have printed out the runway so that i know where i am and where i have to taxi to take off on the main runway A8 to 34L. so far so good... thanks for the warm welcome by the way..

[Saratoga]

Also, later on once taxiing becomes commonplace with you, you can use differential (right and left) brakes to make sharp turns and to turn tailwheel equipped airplanes good. The keys are F11 and F12 I believe (not quite sure they are mapped to my joystick for ease ) Good luck and welcome to SimV.

[Nav]

Great, bluebird121.

Another tip - now that you can take off, fly round, and land, it might be an idea to intersperse lessons with fun flights.   You'll learn much quicker that way, 'in your own time' as it were.

Better do the Air Traffic Control lesson to get the hang of ATC procedure.  Then maybe try 'Round Oahu' from Hawaiian Vacation' - very straightforward and good scenery.

Later on, when you've got everything taped, have a go at 'Aerial Chauffeur'.  If you can get through all the scenarios on there, fighting the New England weather, you'll REALLY be doing well!

[beefhole]

Guys, differential brakes is just hitting the brakes while you're turning. No need to use F11, F12 etc. Just tap the brakes as you turn, and voila. Differential brakes

[TacitBlue]

Hello Bluebird and Welcome to "The V" as I like to call it!

Hey Beefhole,
Ive noticed some planes do that, and some dont.

[Nav]

Just did what I should have done in the first place, bluebird - looked at that lesson.

[Apex]

Welcome aboard Bluebird.  As a long-time teacher of certain non-Sim subjects, may I say:  It always takes time to figure things out and to learn something new, but if you keep at it, it will most likely fall into place.  Took me a bit to get the hang of flying, now the sky's the limit.  Take the lessons, do each as best you can, and practice the lessons also.  They won't teach you everything, but will get you going.  When you're not flying, look thru other parts of the Sim, esp thru the menu that is on top of the screen to become familiar with other aspects of the Sim.  And if you have questions, we are all here and most happy to help you.  Happy flying!!

[wilderobb]

Apex, You took he words right off my keyboard!! You sound like an "old-school" teacher at heart. the best kind I think. Also thanks to all for the help recieved. I dont think I would be having so much fun without you guys. Now then...

[logjam]

Welcome to the forum blue! I would suggest that you turn the realism setting to low for the first while. Disable the collision with buildings and stress causes damage. That will get you started better. Also disable the torque setting, as that will send you careering off the runway when you take off. As for taxying, just persevere, trying small inputs of your FF joystick. If you are using auto rudder, you should still be able to use rudder when taxying, it will work at the same time as aileron. Good luck, slange. O by the way, Birdie, the helicopter pilot is a mature woman, she'll help you, she has a heart of gold.