ORIGINAL: Nightwalker
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
......but surely, Bryce, that briefing must be ONLY because of terrain clearance problems due to reduced climb gradient , NOT aircraft handling. Why, because you don't yet KNOW which engine has failed so you can't decide in advance which way to turn and (b) the B757 and 767s turn equally well either way with an engine out and the wheel centered, ie rudder trimmed ! Unless its changed since I finished flying them there is NOTHING in the manuals about turning into dead engines etc and that was never mentioned when I did my original 737 captain course at Boeing many (over 30) years ago !
and SOME of you guys seem to be TOTALLY confused about rudder and aileron useage in crosswinds and unbalanced flight.
Regards,
David Gladwin.
PS........ and Mike, its
never too late to correct the slip/skid by using rudder in a turn to achieve balanced (slip ball centered) even if the entry was not perfectly co-ordinated !
Jason , Harry and Alisdair you are spot on guys !