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Old 13th Jan 2024, 19:31
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KaraokeMan
 
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I do notice this in the 73. My theory is that the vertical stab is huge and flat, so a direct crosswind pushing against it tends to cause the nose to drift into the wind when beginning the roll, so a little rudder input away from the wind helps keep centerline via the nosewheel steering system until the actual rudder becomes effective at around 60kts. At this point rudder input into the wind and very slight aileron into the wind is used to maintain centerline up to and after rotation and to crab for climb out. YMMV
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