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Old 11-18-2012 | 10:33 AM
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da Rock
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Default RE: Engine, back plate troubles


ORIGINAL: lgmac

Hey da rock,

No one said not to taxi it. I did start the plane on my own which maybe isn't recomended but I did so by following instructions that a guy I work with gave me. I have not taken a second look at the back wheel to see how it's attached, but it looks like the rudder and wheel are not individually adjustible.<br type=''_moz'' />

The wheel that steers and the rudder and all surfaces really do have to be adjustable. ARFs will have adjustable rigging, even if it's factory installed. What ARF is that P51? Who mfg'd it?

Taxiing is a good idea. It gets you used to dealing with steering. It gets you used to steering when the plane is coming at you. It shows you how the controls work differently when the plane is coming at you.