Sailplane

Sailplane © 1974 Maricopa Technical College.

Tasks the player with landing a sailplane. The player only has control over the spoilers of the plane. Starting at a specific height and distance to the runway. The plane requires a certain length of runway to come to a stop so the player must land in time to not crash. The player gives a glide ratio (between 8.5 and 23) for the spoiler and a duration for which to use this ratio. After which an updated position is given and the settings can be adjusted.