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Old 6th March 2004 | 00:53
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Maxrev
 
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Cognomultani,

Don't get too hung up on the various laws of the 'bus.

After a Boeing like the 734 a 'bus may seem a little intimidating but remember it's like any aeroplane - push the stick forward and the houses get bigger, pull back and they get smaller et al...

It's like getting a new mobile phone or a new VCR. The thing carries out the same job, but the interface has been shrunk and re-presented.

If you've ever played computer games with a joystick then you'll be surprised how natural it feels.

After a couple of circuits you'll be fine.

If you are landing in choppy weather though, don't be scared by how much stick deflection is going on. Remember that unlike in the 734 you're not moving the surfaces, the computer is! The 'feel' is different to a yoke and gives you less feedback in such conditions. Don't be afraid to to yank it around a bit to get it where you want.

On that nugget I'll be off.

Max
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