{"id":5150,"date":"2014-12-28T21:24:55","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T04:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/?p=5150"},"modified":"2014-12-28T22:54:42","modified_gmt":"2014-12-29T05:54:42","slug":"tutorial-two-ways-to-turn-a-plane-in-google-earth-flight-simulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g-liu.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/tutorial-two-ways-to-turn-a-plane-in-google-earth-flight-simulator\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Two ways to turn a plane in Google Earth Flight Simulator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last time, I showed you how to turn a plane in Google Earth Flight Simulator<\/a>. This was a 180 degree turn, achieved by turning the plane upside down in a loop-de-loop. Now, I’ll show you how to execute some other turns using other aerial maneuvers.<\/p>\n

First, you’ll need to get in the air. You can either take off from the ground<\/a> or start airborne by going up in the air and pressing Ctrl + A<\/kbd>. This tutorial will assume basic knowledge of controls, as well as how to keep a plane afloat. Google’s official flight control manual<\/a> may also be helpful.<\/p>\n

Let’s start out by flying horizontally in our F-16. In this tutorial I will demonstrate two types of turns, one making primary use of the aileron, the other making primary use of the rudder.<\/p>\n

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\"Flying<\/a><\/p>\n

The aileron turn<\/h1>\n

Adjusting the ailerons will cause the plane to roll. From the pilot’s point of view, this means that the horizon will appear to tilt.\u00a0The ailerons are controlled by the Left<\/kbd> and Right<\/kbd> keys, which adjust the ailerons in their respective directions.<\/p>\n

For this tutorial, we will make a sharp left turn. Press Left<\/kbd> until the left wing is perpendicular to the ground. Then, press C<\/kbd> to stabilize the ailerons. After your plane’s wings form a 90-degree angle to the ground, press Down<\/kbd>. This pulls the elevator and, given your plane’s position, causes the plane to turn rapidly.<\/p>\n

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The plane, in mid-turn. Note the position of the wing tilt indicator and the elevator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you pull or push the elevator very hard, there is a good chance your plane may stall. This is all right as long as you are far above the ground and going at above 300 miles per hour. We will recover from the stall while\u00a0pulling out of the turn.<\/p>\n

To pull out of the turn, adjust the aileron to its original position by pressing Right<\/kbd>. At the same time, push the elevator by pressing Up<\/kbd>. Once you see the wing tilt indicator approaching the level mark, press C<\/kbd> to center the aileron and rudder.<\/p>\n

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Pulling out of the turn. Notice the simultaneous adjustments to the aileron and elevator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you do not push on the elevator, your plane will climb rapidly as you pull out of the turn. Coordinating the aileron right and elevator push is very tricky and takes many tries to get it correct.<\/p>\n

Recipes<\/h2>\n