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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject: Straight take-offs

For some reason, I just CANNOT keep my jet aircraft from losing control and veering off the runway in all directions on take-offs. The faster I go, the worse it gets. Does anyone have any idea why this happens or what I'm doing wrong? Is there any way to keep jet A/C on a straight course when speeding down the runway?

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:07 am Post subject:

My only advice is nosewheel. If you have a twist rudder, use that. Otherwise, bind keys or joystick buttons to the rudder.

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:35 am Post subject:

just a slight thought, but recalibrate your joystick. my Saitek (from walmart ~ $20) has a tendency to get a little messed up and it wants to sling my AC off the runway.

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:48 am Post subject:

And also I feel this can happen if 1) your sensitivity for the rudder axis (if you have a twist stick that is. If not, the aeleron axis) is set too high or 2) you are over correcting. At high speeds try smaller course corrections so that you dont overcorrect and oscillate left and right of the centre line.

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:12 am Post subject:

yes i have the same problem please can anybody help

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:10 pm Post subject:

More than likely, it is your joystick. If it is a Logitech or Satiak, try first recalibrating it. If that doens't do it, get new drivers for it.

It is very common for these type of joysticks.

RD

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject: autorudder

Hey everyone,

I find that using autorudder helps me for takeoff, especially with light aircraft. You can then use the aileron controls instead of rudder controls to steer. I think it's easier, because you can make very small corrections to the heading.

If there's a crosswind, I use the keypad ( 0 / 5 / Enter ,with numlock OFF) to temporarily trim the rudder while i'm on my takeoff roll. When I leave the ground I centre the rudder trim again with 5.

It may seem unrealistic to taxi with the aileron controls, but Microsoft designed autorudder to make it easier for us. In airliners, you don't taxi with the rudder pedals anyway.

Try it, hope it helps...

Bromster.

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:45 am Post subject:

Bromster,

Read the first post. It is about JET aircraft and not LIGHT aircraft. Jets do not have a torque twist/pull as props do.

RD

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:49 am Post subject: Re: autorudder

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:26 am Post subject:

2 things :
- In case of more than one engine : Are they all have the same RPM ?
- Try hitting Ctrl-H and Z. ( hold heading and autopilot).
Hope it will help.
Paul

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:40 am Post subject:

Okay now, who was the smart-*backside* that said that you taxi using the rudder pedals on the jet liners?

No you dont! You use the tiller wheel (or knob).

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject: LOL

Thanks Max Wink

Bromster

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: Sorry RD

Sorry RD, didn't read the first post properly.

However, I still follow the same procedure with jets. Works great... Very Happy

Bromster.

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject:

Make sure the Auto Pilot is OFF before takeoff...

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject:

Dudler, are you using a keyboard? If you are then that is your problem. Keyboard controls are the worst way to fly (and takeoff). If you're not using a keyboard, your joystick needs calibration, or the weather settings has a crosswind strong enough to move your plane. Also, check payload and make sure the aircraft's center of gravity (CG) is balanced left to right. If the CG is not directly in the center, the aircraft will have bad left or right turning tendencies at any phase of flight (taxi, takeoff, cruise, etc.)