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Parachute

Parachute

Requires 45-70 degrees of elevator throw and an aft CG.

1. From an elevated position, push full down elevator and dive the airplane vertically, straight down.

2. Once the plane has accelerated and has some momentum, pull full up elevator sharply and hold.
2a. If the plane does n t pop into a harrier stance but descends nose slightly down
1. Move the CG back or increase elevator throw.
2. As you pull full up, pulse the throttle pretty hard to help pop the nose up. Then immediately adjust the throttle to maintain the harrier attitude, or transition into the next maneuver.