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Topic: A jammed rudder
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Sloth
Cadet
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posted 03-12- 05:48 PM
  
i am asuming its my rudder...when ever i try to take off i start off fine but as i start to pick up speed and just before my tail starts to come up i start turning left or is it right... well the direction doesn't mater... how do i fix this??? it is impossible to land and take off of the carrier... oh yeah one more thing it doesnt seem to be just me the ai seems to also have this problem...IP: Logged |
silas
Pilot
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posted 03-12- 06:02 PM
I think what you have there is engine torque, you have to use the rudder and a little back pressure on the stick to keep the plane on the runway. Some single engine planes have a lot more torque than others. Some are damn hard to keep straight. Someone has landed on a carrier, not me, but it can be done. ------------------
silas
Fortune favours the brave.
Demon's Runway
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BULLET
Pilot
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posted 03-12- 09:06 PM
Its just the different flight characteristics of the planes. Your rudder isn't stuck just practice. As for landing on the carriers, its not getting on deck that is the problem, its stopping before you roll off. Start with the P-38, leave the more high strung planes for later. If the Akagi is too hard try the Saratoga. When you're on your final approach full flaps and as slow as possible while maintaining control. Use your throttle as much as necessary. As soon as you touch cut throttle and hit the brakes.
Do your best to keep her straight. It takes a lot of practice. I spent 3 years on a carrier, and they practice take-off and landing about 18 hours a day, every day.
good luck
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Mirthain
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posted 03-12- 09:13 PM
Also, just as in real life, don't go to full throttle on take off. Best way I have found is slowly... I mean real slowly, ramp up the speed. Stop at about 30% and let her build up speed, then go a little more, using light rudder control to keep her straight. at about 100 mph pretty much all planes should go right up. after getting airborne, slowly (You can go up faster here) to 100%.
Hope it helps...
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