737 response to flight yoke movements
Hello everyone,
About 2 months ago, I had posted a question regarding 737 responsiveness versus the A320 and now I just want to pose another handling question to all the wonderful pilots on this website.
I use Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and I am not a real pilot but I have really grown to get a feel for flying medium-sized and large jets - in particular the 737-700, and -400, the 757-200 and the 747-400 as well as the Airbus A320-200. Since my last post, I have purchased an add-on aircraft (the 737NG series -600 and -700) which is by PMDG (precision manuals developement group). While this purchased (payware) aircraft responds as perkily as some of you said it did in response to my last post (much better than the freeware and the Microsoft default 737), I suspect that perhaps either my flight yoke is too sensitive in its calibration or that that airplane IS THAT SENSITIVE IN REAL LIFE.
My question is: Does a 737 start turning noticeably (say 1 degree or so) EVEN IF the flight yoke is moved only about 1/8 inch (to the left or right)? Same thing with the rudder pedals. I have reduced the sensitivies of both my flight yoke and the pedals but would rather know exactly how sensitive the plane's movements are to the movements of the ailerons and rudder. Even though I can land without any problems, I find I get into what I believe is called "pilot-induced oscillation" whereby lining the plane up with the runway on the final is a real adventure if I move the yoke more than a tiny amount (which I estimate around 1/8 inch as mentioned above).
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
John