One of garage sale bargain planes, the Dynam Sonic 185, had a second test flight, a lot better than the first when it fell apart, but could still be better. I'm think of an aileron / rudder mix to help the right hand turning problem but have never done it. Generally speaking I don't use rudder apart from on wheels taking off. What kind of rudder mix % would be OK?
Garage sale plane 2nd VERY windy test flight - what broke this time?
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Piotrsko
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If you are like me, the left hand has issues even just only doing throttle. Don't know if I could ever fly a plane that had a rudder on that side.
So, for us untrainable geezers, I recommend mixing the rudder to the ailerons such that full deflection of ailerons gives you about half throw of rudder. That way you always get some tasteful amount of rudder you don't need to think about. Add more rudder if it's sluggish, but typically planes with rudder respond well to rudder commands
So, for us untrainable geezers, I recommend mixing the rudder to the ailerons such that full deflection of ailerons gives you about half throw of rudder. That way you always get some tasteful amount of rudder you don't need to think about. Add more rudder if it's sluggish, but typically planes with rudder respond well to rudder commands
quorneng
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Bonzodog
You do not mention what the RH turn problem is but could it be from the effect of the motor torque. Is the problem the same power on & off?
In my experience a glider even with its big wing span is more sensitive to motor torque simply because you notice it upsetting the flight path more than it a sport plane.
If there is a noticeable difference in the handling between power on and off then a aileron/throttle mix would be more effective at countering the motor torque.
You do not mention what the RH turn problem is but could it be from the effect of the motor torque. Is the problem the same power on & off?
In my experience a glider even with its big wing span is more sensitive to motor torque simply because you notice it upsetting the flight path more than it a sport plane.
If there is a noticeable difference in the handling between power on and off then a aileron/throttle mix would be more effective at countering the motor torque.
I've now added an aileron rudder mix AND a throttle elevator mix. Haven't tried either of these things before so had to guess % but we will see what happens next flight!
