Trainee issue

Third lesson, Take off. Did it ok and no problems but I wasn't't too steady so U thought I'd have another go.

! First issue..... The instrument panel is too dark. Anyway to brighten it up? I can pull the view down, but that gives me limited Visio on the runway.

 

Second Issue......The instructor keeps bringing me back to the start line ion the runway because, either I am too far down the runway, or I have not enough speed.

 

Third issue, I can get over 100knots on the airspeed indicator and , just as I think I am airborne, the instructor says I have not got enough speed and returns me to base!

 

I believe my brakes are fully off and I have not enabled any flaps.

 

My controller is the Thrustmaster Airbus edition.

 

Thanks you

 

Derek McBride

It sounds like you're trying to fly an airliner.

Start out on a Cub or the 172.

No flaps on takeoff?? You no gonna fly! :eek:

Sounds like the lesson is faulty. Leave the lessons, load the same plane at the same airport. If you're in the 152 with elevator trim neutral the plane will take off at 50 to 60 knots by itself without any flaps.

No flaps on takeoff?? You no gonna fly! :eek:

 

That's aircraft dependent, Charlie. With a Cessna or a Bonanza the normal takeoff is without flaps. Jet airliners may need flaps, but a J-3 Cub doesn't even have any flaps.

 

But if one is training, it should be in a light aircraft to start, perhaps a Cessna or a Piper.

 

I can pull the view down, but that gives me limited Visio on the runway.

For the most part you should be looking out the windshield for takeoff, maybe an occasional very quick glance at the airspeed indicator but otherwise keep your head up, look outside.

 

I can get over 100knots on the airspeed indicator and , just as I think I am airborne, the instructor says I have not got enough speed and returns me to base!

An aircraft that is still on the ground at 100 kts is not suitable for initial training.