RE: How does a Gyro work on Rudder Application?
I havae a few twins flying but none that require the degree of rudder attention the P-38 does. I put a gyro from my heli in my C-160 Transall just to experiment with it. The Transall I have heard will fly one one engine just fine, But fI'm not one to gamble this theory. I installed the gyro just to make the necesary quick rudder input incase of an engine out. Then let me take over as soon as i see the engine out. My fellow club member have gotten calouse to twin flying and its not uncommon to have 3 or 4 other aircraft flying while we fly twins. So engine an out is now a seen event not a heard event. I have noticed a better takeoff roll and landing approach since installing the gyro. I still make sure the engines are set up and runnign properly before each flight to reduced thechances of the engine out experience.This is the best advice i have ever gotten about twin flying. Make damn sure the engines are reliable before you fly.
Pete