I noticed a significant drift to the left with the Flight1 Cessna 172. I have (Realisim) the P-Factor, Torque and Gyro set to minimum (full left). General full right (maximum). Used clear weather and no wind. Slew to 10,000ft and cut the engine. Allow to drift downward. There is eventually a turning to the left as verified by observing the horizon and the Turn Coordinator. Tried the same excercise with the stock 172, the RealAir 172 and the Dreamfleet Cardinal. None of these drifted left or right. Although common to all, I verified that my controls were properly calibrated and centered.If there is an "official" Flight1 forum somewhere I can post there instead of taking up space here.Dick Boley @KLBE

Dick, Just a confirmation that I have the same situation with the RealAir 172. I do not know why or if this is, perhaps, occasioned in a real a/c. Since there is no rudder or aileron trim I move the hardware trim wheel on my CH joystick to correct the left drift.Cliffp

Hi Dick>If there is an "official" Flight1 forum somewhere I can post>there instead of taking up space here.>http://www.simforums.com/forums/CheersTimhttp://www.fssupport.com/maam_sim/maamsim_logo.gif

Guy props are supposed to opperate that way... The spinning of the propeller causes this effect and it's perfectly normal. I'm at work so maybe someone else can explain in detail the flight dynamics of single engine prop aircraft...

The engine is off. The prop must be driven by the engine to create the P-Factor and the Torque factor. Also, The other aircraft did not exhibit this tendancy. Setting the yoke mechanical offset to compensate exagerates the null in one direction and eliminates it in the other. Creates another awkward situation.Dick Boley @KLBE

Did you change the weights of the plane at all? You could have one side heavier than the other. Try setting it back to the default weight and see what happens.

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I had the same problem with mine. I had changed the weights of the pilot and passengers and the plane would bank in the direction of the fatter person. Once I balanced them out it worked fine.Jared

That is it! One fat and one svelt!!THANKS!!!!!Dick Boley @KLBE

O.K. maybe I was wrong... :-)

I get this also but I think the Load Out has two equally weighted people in the front. Maybe one is wearing bigger shoes?

No Dillion, you weren't wrong. There is what is called "P-Factor" which is usually explained as a pull to the left. This really happens to single engine aircraft. However, as a student pilot, I found that once the plane is in the air, a little trim can help alot. Especially when you get the heading you want, you can compensate for wind and P-Factor.Hopefully this helps you all.