Hey Juan, thanks for another great tutorial! Cleared up some questions I had about this specific maneuver, I'd get it close but not quite. Quick question and maybe a possible tutorial video, but what is a good way to go about learning how to stop the airplane on knife edge say from a rifle roll or quick snaps? Does it just take time to do say a snap and a half to knife edge? I've gotten good at rolling harrier with knife edge pauses, but of course the roll rate is a lot slower so its easier to see. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, sorry I missed your question weeks ago. Great question-stopping the plane in a specific position, like knife edge from a rifle roll or quick snaps, definitely takes practice. The key is anticipation and precision. When you're working on this, focus on keeping track of the plane's orientation through each rotation. Instead of moving the sticks back and forth mindlessly, try to anticipate the position where you'll need to neutralize the ailerons. Ideally, this happens just before the plane reaches knife edge. A good way to build this skill is to start with slower roll rates. Just like when learning rifle rolls, practicing at a controlled, slower pace helps you develop the timing and feel for the maneuver. Once you’re consistent at stopping in knife edge with a slower roll, gradually increase the roll rate to challenge yourself and adapt to quicker transitions. You’re absolutely right that rolling harriers with knife-edge pauses feel easier because of the slower roll rate. The same core principles-tracking the plane’s orientation and timing your inputs-apply here. It’s just a matter of adapting them to the faster pace of rifle rolls or snaps. Keep at it! With focused practice, it’ll start to feel more intuitive. Thanks again for the question, and I’ll definitely consider this for a future tutorial video!
as I mentioned, it can be helpful if the angle of the wings becomes too steep. At that point, momentary opposite rudder will not keep the plane from spinning, but will help reduce the angle of the wings and keep the plane in the desired position.
It's nice to see exactly how to do stuff I probably won't ever be able to do. Seriously though very nice.
I've been practicing this last week and then, boom, you release a tutorial! Awesome
I did this ONCE by accident. Been trying to recreate it ever since then! Thank you so much!!!!
Good luck!
Me too lol
Another great tutorial! Can't wait to see the Santi Slide video!
Bro I would like to thank you for the effort you put into these detailed and superbly explained toturials - hugs
glad you liked it!
I appreciate the disclaimer about the simulator being much easier. Also it might be good to practice this on a little foamy 1st.
Awesome video as always Juan! Thank you so much for doing this.
you're welcome!
Great video! Hope to get it right over the next few months.
Good luck! It will definitely be worth it once you get it
This is awesome! Can you do a video on drills that help with orientation?
Drills for orientation in general during aerobatics or specifically in the funnel hover?
I like to tilt the wing more and use the elevator to spin it around and opposite rudder to hold the tail up and near wide open throttle.
Hey Juan, thanks for another great tutorial! Cleared up some questions I had about this specific maneuver, I'd get it close but not quite.
Quick question and maybe a possible tutorial video, but what is a good way to go about learning how to stop the airplane on knife edge say from a rifle roll or quick snaps? Does it just take time to do say a snap and a half to knife edge? I've gotten good at rolling harrier with knife edge pauses, but of course the roll rate is a lot slower so its easier to see. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, sorry I missed your question weeks ago.
Great question-stopping the plane in a specific position, like knife edge from a rifle roll or quick snaps, definitely takes practice. The key is anticipation and precision.
When you're working on this, focus on keeping track of the plane's orientation through each rotation. Instead of moving the sticks back and forth mindlessly, try to anticipate the position where you'll need to neutralize the ailerons. Ideally, this happens just before the plane reaches knife edge.
A good way to build this skill is to start with slower roll rates. Just like when learning rifle rolls, practicing at a controlled, slower pace helps you develop the timing and feel for the maneuver. Once you’re consistent at stopping in knife edge with a slower roll, gradually increase the roll rate to challenge yourself and adapt to quicker transitions.
You’re absolutely right that rolling harriers with knife-edge pauses feel easier because of the slower roll rate. The same core principles-tracking the plane’s orientation and timing your inputs-apply here. It’s just a matter of adapting them to the faster pace of rifle rolls or snaps.
Keep at it! With focused practice, it’ll start to feel more intuitive. Thanks again for the question, and I’ll definitely consider this for a future tutorial video!
Nice one Juan. What degrees throws to you have setup on your elevator? Cheers
I have about 52 degrees in elevators. I walk through my full setup in ua-cam.com/video/PuueCap3Sss/v-deo.html
@@skyboundrc This is great, thank you :)
Why would you do corrections with counter rudder?
as I mentioned, it can be helpful if the angle of the wings becomes too steep. At that point, momentary opposite rudder will not keep the plane from spinning, but will help reduce the angle of the wings and keep the plane in the desired position.