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Old 03-17-2011 | 01:30 PM
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capo915
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Default RE: High wind technique

Do I deny that R/C and full-scale are not different aerodynamically? No if flown in the same manner. But I have seen plenty of guys fly with a trainer that is over powered and it is nothing close to actual aerodynamics used in full-scale. Youre describing characteristics that maintain this thought. Thats why in this hobby there is such a thing as 3d where the power plant is far and away more powerful for the airframe in which it is flown. But again my post directs the question about the rudder. Do you agree that the rudder inputs vastly differ from the aileron input? The aileron input roll rate is much higher (at least in R/C) than that of the rudder so small adjustments can be made without the high rates as with ailerons. The plane "bites more" with rudder but orientates differently with ailerons. Why would you not teach a new pilot all and every aspect and allow him or her their own choosing?

Ask any IMAC pilot if they would rather make subtle changes in their position or have to correct the OVERCORRECT. If you are efficient then great! But we are talking about a beginner here. With aileron you can give a little right, but then what do you have to do? Give a little left especially if its a sport plane. And this type of thought with a beginner is harder to do with much more emphasis on being exact. With rudder input, especially over the threshold, you can make small adjustments to improve your nose position granted you keep your airspeed up.

Im not fighting you Top Gunn. I believe your very knowledgeable in aerospace eng. and aviation. I do, however, believe there is more than one way of doing things especially in R/C. This is our hobby. There are many like it but this one is MINE!!!