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Old 01-07-2011 | 05:04 AM
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Augie11
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Default RE: crooked takeoffs

Jwayne-
As most have said, PLEASE learn to use that rudder if for nothing else takeoff and landing alignment corrections. Keep in mind that years ago, all we HAD was rudder! I don't propose returning to that but if you have a chance, get up high and practise just doing the standard oval pattern using just rudder (and of course a little elevator).

Your ultimate goal is to be able to coordinate the use of the rudder and ailerons together just like on a full-scale aircraft. That takes a little time but believe me once you master it your plane will fly better and you'll be much more confident. Rudder use can also save your plane if your ailerons ever go out for any reason.