How does the Buckeye fly?
Since the Buckeye has only three flight controls and flies at one speed all the time, it is a very safe and easy aircraft to fly. First, you lay the parachute out behind the Buckeye, then buckle up and start the engine. Pull the throttle stick back about half way and you start rolling forward, as you roll forward the parachute begins to inflate and rotate above you. Once the parachute has completely inflated and rotated above you, simply pull all the way back on the throttle stick to full power and lift off. To make the Buckeye turn in flight, you simply push a foot bar. Push the left foot bar to turn left, push the right foot bar to turn right. To climb, add power by pulling back on the throttle stick. To descend, decrease power by pushing forward on the throttle stick. Holding the throttle stick at about 3/4 of full power will allow you to fly the Buckeye at level flight.
