Ground Handling since last (2.8.7.42583) update

[Mad Dog 762]

I do not know what happened with the last update but the Strike Eagle handles VERY differently on the ground!  It is extremely touchy and very difficult to not over correct.  I increased my rudder curve from 20 to 60 and its still hard to take off!!  What ever you guys did in the last patch, please PUT IT BACK THE WAY IT WAS!!!!!  

[quailman84]

I am experiencing issues too. I've crashed on several takeoff attempts since the update due to apparent increased rudder/nose wheel sensitivity. My successful takeoffs have been rather ugly. 

[VMike]

Are you both using the paddle switch to disconnect nose gear steering above ~80 knots?  I too find the nose wheel steering to be a bit sensitive but minor corrections below 80 knots and then disconnecting to steer only with rudder for the rest of the takeoff roll makes it much more manageable.

[quailman84]

I am not disengaging nose wheel steering, since I was not aware that it could be disengaged. I'll try that, but this was not necessary prior to the update. 

[quailman84]

Tried disengaging nose wheel steering with the paddle switch... Works fine. Thanks for the help.

[VMike]

Glad to hear it! To be fair others have said they are noticing differences in the steering too so I think it will be improved in the future. But with a decent curve for the rudder and the NWS disengaged it feels alright to me.

[DSplayer]

Notso did say there appears to be a bug with the ground handling that makes takeoffs and landings rather squirrely (hopefully I'm not reading his message out of context): 

[draconus]

You can play it however you want but it's not correct procedure to disengage NWS.