'''
This is code for the hovercraft remote
'''
from microbit import *

# We start by initiating radio communication
# We want a strong signal

import radio

radio.config(group=99, power=7)
radio.on()

flying = False

def take_of():
    flying = True
    radio.sendValue("takeof", flying)

def land():
    flying = False
    radio.sendValue("land", flying)

while True:
    if flying == True:
        if accelerometer.was_gesture("down"):
            radio.send("forward")
        if accelerometer.was_gesture("up"):
            radio.send("back")
        if accelerometer.was_gesture("left"):
            radio.send("left")
        if accelerometer.was_gesture("right"):
            radio.send("right")
    if button_a.was_pressed():
        if flying != True:
            take_of()
    if button_b.was_pressed():
        if flying != False:
            land()