motzartmerv Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Love seeing people teach theory to instructors. Is very cute.:) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushcaddy105 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 For what it is worth:- The BushCaddy (BIG Frise ailerons and BIG rudder - from the aircraft's original floatplane origins) has shown me that the most effective turn is achieved by leading with rudder momentarily before applying aileron. This sets up an easily balanced turn which then follows all conventions. As previously stated, all aircraft are different, and experience teaches these differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Isn't there a differance between right and left turns considering the torque of the prop?Scotty Yes, although many aircraft manufacturers overcome this 'problem' by mounting the engine a smidgen away from the centreline. For instance for a prop rotating clockwise as seen from the cockpit (e.g. a Rotax in tractor configuration) should have the engine slightly facing right to reduce this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planechaser Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Bushcaddy and scotty, I have found similar things with my particular Foxbat; a touch of rudder before aileron in a left turn will give you the fastest,easiest balance turn, where as turning to the right it doesn't seem to matter what you lead with. This only if you are trying to crank it around though. A mild turn, or a steep turn with a bit of time to set it up and you can take you pick. I put this down to the torque effect. Beware the adverse yaw with the rat however, on an aileron initiated turn; it is of mamoth proportions!! Not that I find this a major problem, it's just a bit off-puting. I never really noticed flying the old 172 A and B and leading with the aileron, but maybe that was lack of experience!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Love seeing people teach theory to instructors. Is very cute.:) And very deadly, because some people take the advice. I'm off mustering guys........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm off mustering guys........... Very different from mustering girls, no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 How did I walk into that............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Turbo, Could it be something about putting one's foot in one's mouth,?????.....................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 :clap2: after all what young innocent person would have thought of that ...?David I would have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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