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The default Mars Aircraft are limited to low airspeeds and G-loads, so make sure to bump up the durability of the aircraft to higher levels in PlaneMaker before you take-off.

For training, it might be a good idea to try the Mars Aircraft on Earth first. The Mars aircraft are not easy to handle on Earth, but still a lot easier than on Mars, and the experiment will show you what to expect from the aircraft.