guys,
I saw a plane that when rudder input was given, the tail swung out to the side and yet the plane continued to go in its original direction for a while and later started to turn in the direction implemented by the rudder.
What would cause this to happen? What is this a result of?? What is the best way to correct this??
Is this an indication of too large a rudder, too large a control surface, or what???????
thanks for the input!!!
Frank
This would be a model which exhibits little of what is known as "roll coupling".. Very common (and desired) in serious aerobatic ships. Generally they'll have little or no dihedral, and a large rudder... Rudder input will only cause the aircraft to yaw...
Nothing is wrong, but to "correct" it, you input aileron and elevator, too, and coordinate the turn....
Cheers,
Possibly too little dihedral. More dihedral makes the rudder more effective. Also, some planes simply don't respond well to the rudder.
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