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Old 01-06-2011 | 12:24 PM
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capo915
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Default RE: crooked takeoffs

Im going to mention something that most of us would probably say would not be in your best interests to try but it has not been stated here yet. First, I am in TOTAL agreement that you should take the time to learn the very NECESSARY skill of the rudder, especially during take-offs, especially with a tail-dragger. The rudder will save your plane on many occassions, I mean MANY! Now since we are all in a hobby and this is all for fun you could take the plunge I would never do and set up your aircraft with a gyro in the rudder. Its a false security blanket in that it basically takes away the need to control your rudder on take off. It is inexpensive but will NOT make you a better pilot. There are alot of posts on here(RCU) that you can look up and youll get many different opinions on it as well. I would not do it because it doesnt teach you anything. But if you want to have fun go for it!