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Old 05-22-2005 | 01:54 PM
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Default RE: flight dynamics. noob. help.

ORIGINAL: Phoenix19

when executing a turn on a standard aircraft, will I need to use rudder with the ailerons? or is it ok to just use ailerons.

>A lot will depend on the plane in question. In order for a Piper
>Cub to make a SMOOTH, COORDINATED turn, both ailerons
>and rudder are needed. Other planes, such as a CAP will make
>the same type of turn just fine with ailerons only, especially if
>differential is used.

Should I use a Y-harness?

>A"Y" harness is used to connect 2 servos to the same channel.
>If you are using dual aileron servos, a Y harness is needed. If
>you are only using a single servo, a Y harness is not needed.
>Again, it will depend on the model in question and how it is set
>up.

Please answer this quesion regarding both single and twin-engine models..

>It makes no difference if the plane is a single, twin or has more
>than 2 engines. It works exactly the same.


Thanks for any help.
For a more detailed answer, a specific plane (and kit manufacturer ) would be needed since various manufacturers wil make the same plane in different ways, and different planes fly differently.