How to controll the aircraft when the rudder surface if blow off?

[Kevlon]

Hi.

 

Is there anyway to cotroll the aircraft when the entire left rudder surface is blown off?

 

I managed to fly for about 5 minutes with only the alierson imputs and right rudder imputs but the plane was very much out of controll..

 

what do you do when the one of the rudder surface is blown off? is ejecting the only option ?

[MTFDarkEagle]

you've got another rudder ;) Just fly home..

[illern]

Hi.

 

Is there anyway to cotroll the aircraft when the entire left rudder surface is blown off?

 

I managed to fly for about 5 minutes with only the alierson imputs and right rudder imputs but the plane was very much out of controll..

 

what do you do when the one of the rudder surface is blown off? is ejecting the only option ?

 

Feel how the aircraft is moving and correct your stick and rudder input to keep it in the air.

I landed my A10 with only the right rudder left.

[EtherealN]

I've landed a hog with only half of the left wing and one of it's rudders (and it's elevator side) completely gone. Battle damage is just there to deal with. :)

[Frogfoot1606687865]

you could always use differential throttle control to maneuver in the yaw axis

[bradleyjs]

I've landed a hog with only half of the left wing and one of it's rudders (and it's elevator side) completely gone. Battle damage is just there to deal with. :)

 

I've done that too [once - damn ZSU-23's] ... but, what a blast it was to make it back safe-and-sound (also the nosewheel was missing and the right main tire was totally flat and shredded)

[EtherealN]

You do not need differential throttle. :P

 

But yes, it is a tool. But as long as you plan properly and winds aren't too gusty (or you are forced into a strong cross-wind-landing) you should be able to land without rudder control.

[Slayer]

You can use your trims to try to compensate. There is a rudder trim dial on the left panel and you can also use the trim on your stick.

[SonofEil]

Hi.

 

Is there anyway to cotroll the aircraft when the entire left rudder surface is blown off?

 

I managed to fly for about 5 minutes with only the alierson imputs and right rudder imputs but the plane was very much out of controll.

 

One word:

 

Practice.

 

(I'll sometimes go out and deliberately get shot up just for a flying/landing challenge. It's good, fun experience and a great way to learn the capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.)

Edited December 21, 2010 by SonofEil

[DocSigma]

You really don't need rudder to fly... mostly for taxing, taking off, cross wind landings..etc.. but for general flight you should be fine to fly. I think i read that the aircraft is designed to have independent actuator rods for each control surface so in the event you get a control surface shot off the other one should be functional due to the MFRCS (manual flight reversion control system) and you'll be able to fly the plane without any computer assisted attitude, pitch, or yaw enhancements. Just stick and rudder and the physical cables that move them.

[Kevlon]

You really don't need rudder to fly... mostly for taxing, taking off, cross wind landings..etc.. but for general flight you should be fine to fly. I think i read that the aircraft is designed to have independent actuator rods for each control surface so in the event you get a control surface shot off the other one should be functional due to the MFRCS (manual flight reversion control system) and you'll be able to fly the plane without any computer assisted attitude, pitch, or yaw enhancements. Just stick and rudder and the physical cables that move them.

 

yes, i know - its not just the rudder that was blown off, but the entire wing where the right rudder was supposed to be.. the whole plane was dragging to the right.

 

ill try to post a video for your entertainment later today ;D

[power5]

Were both engines at full power? I have had similar happenings and was flying fine for a while till I lost the engine on that side as well. Then it really dragged on that side and eventually spun into the ground. Not sure if my other engine was at full power anymore either. Was too busy trying to keep the plane flying than looking at my gauges. Would have been a great time for TIR though.

[Kevlon]

i tought i saved the track. but turns out that i didnt.. ;/ oh well..