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Old 20th Mar 2007, 14:47
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Old Smokey
 
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Save your money on the book, and just approach the task with the preparedness to use your feet - LIBERALLY! Remember that the aircraft has virtually no directional stability, YOU are the directional stability via the rudder pedals. Be prepared to use the rudder in big chunks, and be prepared to rapidly change the rudder direction to full opposite at no notice. During taxy, be prepared to use FULL rudder if necessary, and if that's not enough, apply power to increase the rudder effectiveness.

If it's a semi-sissy aircraft that also has brakes, differential brake properly used can be most useful, as can assymetric power if a multi-engined aircraft.

Enjoy the transition from driver to PILOT!

Regards,

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