How to use rudder pedals properly?

[Viking 1-1]

This question might sound a bit weird, but honestly: How do I use the rudders properly?

 

I played a lot with the A10 and the Hornet and never used rudder pedals since I didn't have them. For taxiing I used the keys on the keyboard and it was more or less fine...

 

After switching to the Tomcat flying the A 10 or F 18 feels like driving a bus... Pretty boring compared to the cat, so I decided to stay with the Tomcat. And I heard a lot of times that you have to have rudders! Rudders are a must for the Tomcat!

 

But. Why? Despite taxiing I'm still not doing any pedal work. So what am I missing? How to I use the pedals to have maximum benefit?

Edited August 3, 2019 by Viking 1-1

[Emmy]

Rudders are kinda critical to get max performance out of the Tomcat in a rolling, turning fight. Leading a turn with with some rudder as you roll helps keep the Cat coordinated and rudders can also help you roll more aggressively in the slow flight regime.

[grant977]

If you go to the below link and watch the unusual attitude recover video he give you a great idea of the power of the rudder, and the principals behind it especially why you want it at high alpha.

 

https://www.touringmachine.com/Articles/technique/2639/

[Jester2138]

Read up on adverse and proverse yaw (the F-14 has both at different AoAs). Look at the slip indicator that's at the center-bottom of the ACM panel and watch what the ball does when you bank - especially in BFM.

 

Then read about "coordinated turns."

 

The rudders are required for coordinated flight and are also how you control bank at high AoAs (esp. BFM!). Most other jets in DCS do this automatically or don't need it much and so people haven't learned this flying 101 lesson.

Edited August 4, 2019 by Jester2138

[Viking 1-1]

Ok, thanks for your replies so far.

 

So I will practice a bit and see if I improve.