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Old 07-24-2010 | 02:16 PM
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Bryce Watson
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Default RE: Rudder question

ORIGINAL: Gordon Mc

Indeed. Instead of ''What next how to land in ran or snow condition'', I'd ask ''What next - will you e.g. advocate only flying when the wind is left to right, because you can only turn in one direction ?''.

I certainly wouldn't, and anyone who does is misguided to the detriment of those who are willing to follow their advice.


Now there are times when it is prudent and safe to only turn in one direction. For example, a standard Briefing departing LAX to the west from someone I know, usually includes the line, " and if we happen to lose one on takeoff, once everything is complete as previously briefed, turn left, Don't turn right. . ."

Situational awareness is paramount in all forms of aviation, model or full-size, in the air and especially on the ground. Anything less will most surely lead to problems later.

Bryce