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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
"ride the controls"
Hello, I'm wondering what's the meaning of "ride the controls"? does the word "ride" here mean "override"? or is it used as in "ride the brake/clutch" ?
For example:
For example:
- Each rookie then begins flying off a flight lead's wing at the controls of his own airplane — with a Safety Pilot, an experienced observer, riding along. This flight includes low-order maneuvers where we teach hands-on formation flying. The Safety Pilot will be riding the controls to ensure proper stick and throttle response.
- There should never be any doubt as to who has control of the aircraft. ... when the student has control, you must not "ride" the controls.
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Not override, but have one's hands on the controlling levers, etc, and be ready to actively control the plane if the learner slips up.
- Not override, but have one's hands on the controlling levers, etc, and be ready to actively control the plane if the learner slips up.
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Not override, but have one's hands on the controlling levers, etc, and be ready to actively control the plane if the learner slips up.
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