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Wind Correction
EHM-1612 Paolo:
Sorry, I have a question too... Can I use rudder on take off if I have strong winds?
EHM-2029 Sotiris:
Most definitely, I would have thought...
Isn't it how you steer your plane on the ground anyway?
I have been taking off with light moderate rudder for a long time, never had an issue.
Same in real life, at least as far Cessnas are concerned.
(I know you're supposed to use the nosewheel but FS makes no distinction)
EHM-1570 Bruce:
Paolo
You use the rudder at any time that the aircraft tries to slew to one side or the other. whether it be due to wind or engine failure.
EHM-1612 Paolo:
Hmm, okay thx Bruce and Sotiris, just another doubt, do I have to kickout when I rotate?
EHM-1570 Bruce:
Paolo
You will have to hold the rudder until you enable the auto pilot if the slew is due to the wind, if you have an engine go out on takeoff you will have to return to the airport after dumping some fuel and do an approach still holding the rudder. If you get an engine out on takeoff you should try always to keep the dead engine up (Make any turns in the direction of the good engine). You only kickout just before touch down.
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