ka50III pitch problems

[patrey1136]

Not sure why but only the ka50 and ka50III will pitch up full bore when I try to take off I have to push full forward pitch to control it and even after getting it in the air it always wants to pitch up, very hard to control. When I first got this bird it didn't do this, but that was a few years ago, and I haven't flown it for years.

[PawlaczGMD]

You need some forward cyclic to maintain neutral pitch on takeoff, that's just how the Ka-50 is tuned. Not full forward though, maybe 20% of the range. Make sure your autopilot channels are on? Consider holding down the trim button during takeoff to avoid the AP messing with you.

[Flappie]

On 2/22/2024 at 1:02 PM, patrey1136 said:

Not sure why but only the ka50 and ka50III will pitch up full bore when I try to take off I have to push full forward pitch to control it and even after getting it in the air it always wants to pitch up, very hard to control. When I first got this bird it didn't do this, but that was a few years ago, and I haven't flown it for years.

Please attach a track.

To do this:

1. Takeoff and try to fly level.
2. Once the issue happens, exit the mission, click "Save track".
3. Attach your track here.

 

[okopanja]

On 2/22/2024 at 1:02 PM, patrey1136 said:

Not sure why but only the ka50 and ka50III will pitch up full bore when I try to take off I have to push full forward pitch to control it and even after getting it in the air it always wants to pitch up, very hard to control. When I first got this bird it didn't do this, but that was a few years ago, and I haven't flown it for years.

Ka-50 has natural tendency to pitch up in neutral position of the cyclic. You need to trim before taking off the ground forward. In each module there is a trim indicator, that you can active with RCTRL+ENTER. I recommend that you use trim modifier combined with stick position. Make sure you trim 20% forward, and you should be fine on takeoff.

Basically this is a beginners error and not for but report.

Edited February 27, 2024 by okopanja

[PawlaczGMD]

Yeah, another thing that could mess you up is if you don't disengage the parking brake and are out of trim. The heli will jerk when you take off. I really don't think it's a bug.