April 9, 200422 yr I understand the theory and some of the practice of x-wind takeoffs better now, but I am unsure about rotation procedure. By the time I get to that point, my ailerons are more or less level (having been turned more fully into the x-wind earlier in the roll), but I still have some opposite rudder. As I pull back on the stick and liftoff what do I do with the rudder? When do I release pressure and allow myself to crab into the x-wind?Appreciate clarification on this critical five seconds, thanks!JS Jonathan Sacks Dell XPS Gen 4, Pentium IV Northwood extreme 3.8Ghz, 3Ghz RAM, eVGA 7900 GTO, 12 GoFlight modules plus MCP-PRO AP and EFIS, GF pedestal, CH rudder pedals, CH throttle quadrant, 42" LG LED, 24" DELL LCD, Windows XP, FS2004, FSUIPC 3.96 FS Autostart 1.1 (Build 11), FS Navigator 4.6, UT, FE, GE, REX, PMDG, Level-D, PSS, etc.
April 9, 200422 yr The moment you break ground. There's no need to counteract weathervaning with the rudder once you are airborne. The crab is all that matters at that point.
April 9, 200422 yr OK, thanks, Kev, I'll try and report back.JS Jonathan Sacks Dell XPS Gen 4, Pentium IV Northwood extreme 3.8Ghz, 3Ghz RAM, eVGA 7900 GTO, 12 GoFlight modules plus MCP-PRO AP and EFIS, GF pedestal, CH rudder pedals, CH throttle quadrant, 42" LG LED, 24" DELL LCD, Windows XP, FS2004, FSUIPC 3.96 FS Autostart 1.1 (Build 11), FS Navigator 4.6, UT, FE, GE, REX, PMDG, Level-D, PSS, etc.
April 9, 200422 yr Author Yes, that's right, but you also want to keep the ball centered. The last thing you want when you're slow and low is to be in un-coordinated flight. A coorindated crab into the wind to remain over the centerline is the right way to depart the area or begin a turn to crosswind. Have fun!
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