-(R/c446Flyer)-

hi i have a little problem in my four star 40 with the tail wheel

the plane always freaks

the seconds before i get on the air are always so scary
i'm really afraid. it doesn't want to drive straight it always goes in zigzags

i tryd to do lot of things with no good results

do somebody have some good advices for me please

Geistware

My Feedback: (16)

Sounds like have too much throw in your tail wheel. If you have D/R try decreasing the throw on the rudder or try to minimize the throw on the tail wheel.

Next increase the throttle slow enough to control the direction of the plane.

beepee

r/c,

If your problem occurs just before takeoff it is likely not the tailwheel as I would guess that it is already off the ground. My thought is that you may need to check your wheel alignment. Some disagree, but most say you need a bit of toe-in (front of wheel angled inward) for stable handling. I dial in about 1.5-2 degrees of toe-in and control is not a problem.

Give it a try and good luck!

Bedford

vinnie

My Feedback: (1)

I agree, toe-in works. Also, if you're holding up elevator during the take-off roll, try easing off very early in the process. Holding up too long will cause rotation before the plane is ready to fly.

Good Luck.

greenboot

My Feedback: (1)

The ideas above are good. If this is your first tailwheel plane, you are finding out they are not as stable as a nosewheel. You will learn to keep it straight with some practice.

Make sure it is going straight before you give full power. Use only small control movements. When the plane starts to turn, you must make an immediate small correction to straighten it before it gets too far off course. Keep practicing and you'll get it. The Four Star can fly and land very nicely.

Tom

Rodney

Yes, toe in helps. It also may be that you have your main gear to far forward. If so that makes takeoffs hard and most landings very bouncy.

F.Ciccarello

My Feedback: (60)

greenboot has it right. Also most tail- draggers need a slow throttle up to maintain controll, use your rudder.


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