Taxi problems

[sBinnala64]

Hi, so i've been seeing lately that the Tomcat (A and B) both seem to want to slightly turn to the right, even with no wind or NWS inputs, even with a symmetrical loadout on taxi and takeoff. Is this a bug or just some sort of feature with the F-14?

(btw there are seemingly only problems with this at an airport and not on a carrier)

Edited January 11, 2024 by sBinnala64
had to add something else

[scommander2]

Should I assume that the dead zone is set for the rudder if there is one?

 

Edited January 11, 2024 by scommander2

[Scotch75]

Hi, so i've been seeing lately that the Tomcat (A and B) both seem to want to slightly turn to the right, even with no wind or NWS inputs, even with a symmetrical loadout on taxi and takeoff. Is this a bug or just some sort of feature with the F-14?
(btw there are seemingly only problems with this at an airport and not on a carrier)

Which map and airport? Newer maps support sloped runways and taxiways.

Cheers!


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[sBinnala64]

16 hours ago, Scotch75 said:

Which map and airport? Newer maps support sloped runways and taxiways.

Cheers!


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NEVADA: Nellis, and Harry Ried international airport (McCarran)

MARIANAS: Andersen AFB

SYRIA: Ramat David (I think)

plz note that these airports are when I first started seeing the issue. I can't really remember if its happened at other airports, but I've noticed it the most at those airports.

18 hours ago, scommander2 said:

Should I assume that the dead zone is set for the rudder if there is one?

 

 

With or without a deadzone, even with NWS off, it still wants to turn to the left

Edited January 11, 2024 by sBinnala64

[Scotch75]

With or without a deadzone, even with NWS off, it still wants to turn to the left

Definitely Marianas and Syria have sloping, non-level runways. I'm not sure about Nevada though.

Cheers!


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[draconus]

8 hours ago, sBinnala64 said:

With or without a deadzone, even with NWS off, it still wants to turn to the left

Ha! In the OP you said "slightly turn to the right". It's probably the usual veering from center and you just have to use gently the rudder to keep it centered as in other aircraft. No aircraft is actually perfectly balanced so it's normal but to make sure:

• check for wind in the mission
• check you binds in the F-14, esp. some doubled axis, spikes on rudders or pedal brakes (not centered)
• there were some cases of riding on the parking brake - hope you're not one of them
• you can even disconnect your controls to make sure it's not your hardware

Save a short track and upload here or make a short video (use Rctrl+Enter to show your controls). It's much better than guessing around.

Edited January 12, 2024 by draconus