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Chapter 22. Forwards and Backwards Exercises
A "remote circle" in this section means flying in a circle not around yourself, but at some dis-
tance away.
22.1. Figure eights
This is a combination of the forward flight and banked turn skills.
This is a bit tricky on the Corona because it does not turn well when the main rotor is throttled
down, because the tail rotor is also throttled down. If you try to do turns when the tail is
throttled down, it will turn very slowly then snap into position when the helicopter enters for-
ward flight.
To do proper figure eights on the Corona, you will need to throttle up slightly when entering
turns to ensure the tail has enough authority to turn the Corona, and throttle down slightly
when exiting the turn and entering the forward flight section.
Practice easy figure eights first where the heli turns tail-in at both ends of the figure eight.
Once you are comfortable with these, try the hard figure eights where the heli turns nose-in to-
wards you. BE SURE to attempt the nose-in turns at a reasonable distance from yourself to
avoid hitting yourself with the helicopter!
For added complexity, try doing a pirouette or two in the middle of the forward flight section of
the figure-eight.
22.2. Backwards remote half circles
Fly in a circle, but fly only half of it backwards. So, you will need to perform two 180 degree pi-
rouettes during the circle to change orientation. This is easier than a backwards full circle be-
cause you can learn the tail-in backwards turn first, which is easier.
For a clockwise circle, do the right half of it with a backwards orientation. For a counterclock-
wise circle, do the left half with a backwards orientation.
22.3. Backwards remote full circles
Fly in a full circle backwards. Try to keep the helicopter moving smoothly at a constant speed.
Be sure to practice both clockwise and counterclockwise circles.
22.4. Backwards tail-in figure-eight
Fly in a figure-eight backwards where the heli turns nose-in to you during the turn.
22.5. Backwards nose-in figure-eight
Fly in a figure-eight backwards where the heli turns nose-in to you during the turn.
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