January 1, 201313 yr Hi all, Regarding turns: Is rudder input to be used while the turn/slip indicator shows that aircraft is side slipping? Is it not the yaw dumper that actually should correct the side slipping? How is this done in real life? Thanks, Christos
January 1, 201313 yr The yaw damper should do the job. The only time rudder is needed is for allignment with the runway during landing flare in a crosswind. John Rubens
January 1, 201313 yr Author Why do I get then side slipping, especially on steeper turns on approach phase with low speeds? It is also clearly seen from the outside that the aiplane is side slipping. Christos
January 1, 201313 yr Depends on what you're flying. In small GA aircraft some rudder input is needed as you roll the aircraft. Not required in most jet aircraft as the roll spoilers drag and aircraft design will balance it out. In the Jets i've flown, i've only had to use the rudder during takeoff and landing(crosswinds also) and during engine out procedures in quaterly sims. Back when I flew cessnas and pipers, rudder was used during turns or else the instuctor would get you lol. For the most part, the yaw damper and other stabilization systems will combat dutch roll. Swept wing aircraft have the tendacy to roll off due to the low directional stability. You would have to time rudder inputs to prevent this so yaw dampers were installed to make life easier. When i was flying C-141s, you could watch the yam damper indices flick back and forth as the aircraft would gently roll side to side. This slight rocking motion would put you to sleep. Some high tec fighters have systems that will constantly make corrections since most of these aircraft are unflyable without them. Rick Rick D http://g5flyer.tumblr.com/
January 1, 201313 yr Yep as others have pointed out....keep your feet on the floor in a swept wing jet except to de-crab. Peter Schluter
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