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Lazy stall turns
This is the first step towards stall turns. The pilot should be able to fly the heli left-to-right and back. Simple as it may sound, flying a straight line can be a real challenge! Mastering stall turns gives ample opportunity to practise this skill.
"Lazy"means that the heli ascends at first at a rather shallow angle, for example 30 degrees. Otherwise, it's hard work...
1): Enter in straight and level flight.
2): Pull into a gentle ascent. A bit of additional collective pitch is needed during the transition.
3): Ascend in a straight line, slowing down.
4): The heli comes to a stop and turns around.
5): Descend in a straight line, accelerating.
6): Pull into straight and level flight.
7): Straight and level fly-by
8): Repeat on the other side.
Most people have one "favourite" side. Always keep practising the weaker side - a good sign is if you aren't sure, which one is better.
Practising stall turns will require many repetitions - hundreds or more. Unfortunately, this is impossible, when one out of ten attempts ends in a crash: Therefore: Try to challenge yourself, but don't take avoidable risks. With few exceptions, progress in RC heli flying comes in many tiny improvements, not as one big breakthrough.
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