Ground handling- How it is flawed, why it matters.

[chris455]

Immel,

Thank you for the video. At least now I know it is possible.

Question: for brakes, are you using keyboard, keys bound to a button or switch, or an axis ( like toebrakes on a set of pedals) ?

 

Im trying to determine why some of us are having problems with this.

[[TWB]80hd]

Immel,

Thank you for the video. At least now I know it is possible.

Question: for brakes, are you using keyboard, keys bound to a button or switch, or an axis ( like toebrakes on a set of pedals) ?

 

Im trying to determine why some of us are having problems with this.

 

For the record I am using CH Pro Pedals, recently calibrated.

I dont know what your problem. it works for me. I dont have to give anything before hitting the brake.

 

 

left or right brakes ON, corresponding rudder input, throttling up, and here it goes as soon as the engine revs up. no forward movement needed.

 

 

 

 

are you claiming that you want to do it without rudder input ? seems to me that pilots always use their rudders on the ground. it helps when you blow it with your prop wash.

 

I don't have problems taxiing in the 190... just making 109s do right turns from a stop.

[FZG_Merlin]

I do go full rudder... full right rudder, full right brake (no soviet brake problem), ease throttle up to say 30%, plane goes straight as an arrow right into the tents.

 

If I get going, then use brake/rudder combo, I don't have problems.

 

I will get in tonight and give it a whirl again, it's been a bit since I have flown.

See my video. It works.

Immel,

Thank you for the video. At least now I know it is possible.

Question: for brakes, are you using keyboard, keys bound to a button or switch, or an axis ( like toebrakes on a set of pedals) ?

Im trying to determine why some of us are having problems with this.

Saitek combat pedals

For the record I am using CH Pro Pedals, recently calibrated.

 

I don't have problems taxiing in the 190... just making 109s do right turns from a stop.

Yep. With the 109 you are right. You have to have it moving a little bit before it start spinning. But then you turn on the spot.

 

I think the difference is the lever. On the 190 the prop axis is way farther of the rotation axis (the wheel) than on the 109

[chris455]

Immel, can you tell me your prop settings?

Edited October 13, 2014 by chris455

[FZG_Merlin]

both times on auto prop pitch. I can switch to manual and try again if you want

[chris455]

both times on auto prop pitch. I can switch to manual and try again if you want

 

Im at work right now but am eager to try this again after seeing your video. If auto is working for you Ill try that first, then maybe experiment with manual. Ill keep you posted.

[chris455]

Immel,

After a bit more practice, I was able to replicate your ground handling techniques. I also found that manual pitch and prop set at full fine allowed finer control when maneuvering the bird. Also, use of full rudder deflection is critical.

Thanks alot, I hope the others wko were experiencing this difficulty will benefit as I was able to- again, much thanks for your help.

[FZG_Merlin]

Really glad you have this sorted out. Glad I could help too.