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Old 06-20-2008 | 12:32 AM
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Default RE: (still) Rudderly confused

I guess my goal is to be 'a better pilot'. One thing I notice that I really don't like is the tail sagging through a turn, so I want to use rudder to correct it, which I guess would mean using rudder than using opposite aileron. Also I landed yesterday, and I realized that I held rudder the during the entire approach to combat the cross wind; that felt like a great accomplishment to me.

I'm definitely comfortable flying with just the right stick, and am trying to keep myself challenged by using the left stick, too, since I thought you were supposed to. I'm actually amazed that people with lots of stick time are telling me they don't use much, if any, rudder. I don't know why though.

I am very interested in pattern flying, or at least know I will be interested in pattern flying when I'm ready. If pattern pilots use rudder to coordinate turns, then that's what I'd like to do.

I guess I'll try flying without using ailerons since there are planes that don't use ailerons, then I'll switch to flying without a rudder, since there are planes that don't use rudder, and I'll end up flying with my own style one day.