Chapter 3: Features and Flight in X-Plane Trainer (Legacy)

X-Plane Trainer is no longer available in the iTunes App Store, and it is included here only for “legacy” support. This app was nearly identical to the X-Plane 9 app in its features. Unlike the X-Plane 9 application, Trainer was limited to only the Cessna 172 aircraft. Additionally, X-Plane Trainer provided on-screen instruction for taking off, flying, and landing the aircraft, as is now available in the X-Plane 9 app. Finally, instrument navigation was unavailable; the navigation radios could be tuned, but they were not linked to anything.

Aircraft
X-Plane Trainer comes with only the Cessna 172 aircraft, a very common craft for pilots in the real world to learn in. For more aircraft, purchase X-Plane 9 or any of the numerous spin-off applications, all available at the iTunes App Store.

Regions and Airports
The same regions as in the X-Plane 9 application, with their respective airports, are available in X-Plane Trainer. They are as follows:

Innsbruck, Austria, with Innsbruck Airport (LOWI).

Hawaii, with airports:
 * PHOG—Kahului Airport (Kahului, Hawaii)
 * PHJH—Kapalua Airport (Lahaina, Hawaii)
 * PHNY—Lanai Airport (Lanai City, Hawaii)

Boswell Bay, Alaska, with airports:
 * AK97—Boswell Bay Airport (Boswell Bay, 	Alaska)
 * 7KA—Tatitlek Airport (Tatitlek, Alaska)
 * PAJO—Johnstone Point Airport (Hinchinbrook, Alaska)
 * CKU—Cordova Municipal Airport (Cordova, Alaska)
 * PAKV—Kaltag Airport (Kaltag, Alaska)

Southern California, with airports:
 * KEDW—Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards, 	California
 * L53—Lodi Airpark (Lodi, California)
 * L51—Hansen Airport (Adelanto, California)
 * 99CL—El Mirage Field (El Mirage, California)
 * 16L—Palisades Ranch Airport (Helensdale, 	California)
 * KVCV—Southern California Logistics Airport 	(Victorville, California)
 * 0CL1—Krey Field Airport (Adelanto, California)
 * 04CA—Gray Butte Field Airport (Palmdale, 	California)
 * 46CN—Crystal Airport (Llano, California)
 * 2L9—Adelanto Airport (Adelanto, California)
 * KAPV—Apple Valley Airport (Apple Valley, 	California)
 * 4CL4—Rabbit Ranch Airport (Lucerne, 	California)
 * L26—Hesperia Airport (Hesperia, California)
 * KCCB—Cable Airport (Upland, California)
 * L67—Rialto Municipal Airport/Miro Field 	(Rialto, California)
 * KPOC—Brackett Field Airport (La Verne, 	California)
 * KONT—Ontario International Airport (Ontario, 	California)
 * KCNO—Chino Airport (Chino, California)
 * KRAL—Riverside Municpal Airport (Riverside, 	California)
 * 52CA—Lake Matthews Airport (Riverside, 	California)
 * L65—Perris Valley Airport (Perris, California)
 * KSNA—John Wayne/Orange Country Airport 	(Santa Ana, California)
 * KRIV—March Air Reserve Base (Riverside, 	California)
 * KSBD—San Bernardino International Airport 	(San Bernardino, California)
 * KREI—Redlands Municipal Airport (Redlands, 	California)
 * KNZJ—El Toro MCAS (Santa Ana, 	California)
 * F70—French Valley Airport 	(Murrieta/Temecula, California)
 * KNFG—Camp Pendleton MCAS/Munn Field 	Airport (Oceanside, California)
 * KCRQ—McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad, 	California)
 * KNRS—Imperial Beach Outlying Field/Ream 	Field (Imperial Beach, California)
 * KNZY—North Island Naval Air Station/Halsey 	Field (San Diego, California)
 * KNKX—Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (San 	Diego, California)
 * KMYF—Montgomery Field Airport (San Diego, 	California)
 * KSAN—San Diego International Airport (San 	Diego, California)

San Francisco, California, with airports:
 * HAF—Half Moon Bay Airport (Half Moon Bay, 	California)
 * KSFO—San Francisco International Airport 	(San Francisco, California)
 * KNUQ—Moffett Federal Airfield (Mountain 	View, California)
 * KOAK—Metropolitan Oakland International 	Airport (Oakland, California)
 * KHWD—Hayward Executive Airport (Hayward, 	California)

Desert Sky, California, with airports:
 * KSAS—Salton Sea Airport (Salton City, 	California)
 * KCLR—Cliff Hatfield Memorial Airport 	(Calipatria, California)
 * 63CA—Desert Air Sky Ranch Airport (North 	Shore, California)
 * L77— Chiriaco Summit Airport (Chiriaco 	Summit, California)
 * 8L7—Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip (Desert 	Center, California)
 * 8L5—Desert Center, California
 * L64—Desert Center Airport (Desert Center, 	California)

Taking Off and Flying
Before we begin, remember to consult the glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

The on-screen text in X-Plane Trainer will provide a walkthrough for taking off, climbing, cruising, approaching the runway, and landing.


 * [[Image:Takeoff_trainer.png]]

To begin, tap the FLAP slider (labeled 1 in the image above—the slider on the right side of the screen) and drag it about a third of the way down. This will partially engage the flaps in order to generate more lift, thus getting the airplane off the ground more quickly.

Next, tap the BRAKES button (labeled 2 in the image above) to toggle the brakes off. It will go from being lit red (brakes on) to being dim (brakes off).

Then, drag the THROT slider (labeled 3 in the screenshot above) to the top of the screen. This will set the throttle at full.

When the airspeed reaches about 65 knots, pull the nose off the ground and begin climbing. Raise the flaps slider back up to the top of the screen in order to reduce the craft's drag.


 * [[Image:Off_ground_trainer.PNG]]

To climb most efficiently, raise the nose to the point that the aircraft's speed is 76 knots. At full throttle, this is when the craft's nose is pitched up at about 10 degrees.

After climbing for awhile, the on-screen text will suggest that you level the craft off and cruise. At this point, move the throttle slider down to about three quarters of its maximum and gently move the nose down to a pitch of zero (as shown in the screenshot below).


 * [[Image:Cruise_trainer.png]]

Eventually, the on-screen text will suggest turning back to the runway. At the point, tilt the iPod or iPhone to the left or right and tilt it back slightly (thereby pulling the nose "into" the turn).


 * [[Image:Align_with_airport.PNG]]

Keep turning until the runway is in sight (as in the screenshot above). Ideally, the aircraft will be oriented in line with the runway while it is still far off. This is referred to as the approach to the runway. On the approach, keep the craft's airspeed a little above 90 knots.

As the craft gets closer to the runway, gradually decrease its speed, either by lowering the throttle or by adding flaps. This gradual slowdown should put the plane at a little under 70 knots when it touches down on the runway, with its power at zero and flaps at full. Follow a shallow glide path in to the runway—that is, point the nose down between 3 and 5 degrees. Right before the craft reaches the ground, raise the nose up to about 7 degrees for a gentle touchdown.

With the aircraft on the ground, tap the BRAKES button to toggle the brakes on.

Now that the flight is complete, open the Settings menu (as described in Chapter 2) and select a new flight.