| Control | Function | |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Click/Drag on the Map | Move the airplane, the transmitters, or change the wind vector (if in wind mode) |
| Click the Buttons | Change the vector (OBS) for the instrument (except the RMI, DG) | |
| Keyboard | Up & Down Arrows | Increase or decrease the airplane speed (60-300 kt - my future Lancair IVP) |
| Left and Right Arrows | Increase or decrease turn rate (deg/sec) | |
| Space Bar | Instantly set the turn rate to zero | |
| Enter | Reposition transmitters to original positions - useful if you've moved them off the map | |
| R | Toggle radials on & off (dark colors = from side of VORs, light colors = TO side of VORs) | |
| 1 or 2 | Switch instrument 1 or 2 between VOR, HSI, ADF, RMI, DG, or Text | |
| W | Toggle Wind mode (shown in status line) - when in wind mode you can click/drag on the map to change the wind vector | |
| P | Pause the animation (wind and airplane motion) - you can still rotate the instruments and drag the plane | |
| T | Trace - start/stop a trail of dots showing the airplane's path | |
| H | Hide - stop/start displaying the airplane and trace | |
| L | Lost - randomly reposition the airplane on the map - most useful when the plane is hidden | |
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First Lesson
7/31/2010 was my first lesson. This is when i embarked on my new found love and hobby. I began to fly regularly after that first flight. I have found a new passion that was a childhood passion of mine!
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Solo Time
July 4th 2011 was my first solo. I flew at Oxnard Airport. All three landings were awesome, and increased my confidence more than i could ever explain. The first solo will stick with me for the rest of my life!!! It was a turning point in my hobby!
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Still Learning, Striving, and Flying
It has been a long journey, and an expensive on as well. But i stuck to it and keep flying as i am now so fascinated by it. I strive to learn more, and now i understand a pilots license is a license to learn!
VOR Simulator
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