Reb Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 i ask ED about this and they never got back to me so can some one help on here .( prob 1) i have ch stick and pedals , when i start the shark up my front wheels start to turn until they are completetly side ways making it difficult to taxi and lift off , the stick has a trimmer built on it and i center it the best i can but the front wheels still start to turn no matter where any suggestions , (prob 2) trimmer trouble, is probly me but when i hit the trim button while flying to trim it out my stick always moves forward sending the shark downward and does not level out any suggestions for that , sorry if this is in the wrong forum this is where i see people asking ??? thanks for any help ......Reb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyroflash Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The wheel will turn as the aircraft starts up, this is because there is a slight rolling moment in the aircraft as a result of the blades. try using a combination of rudder and moving your cyclic in the direction you want to turn. This should make it quite a bit easier than just trying to taxi with the rudder alone. Regards, Pyro If you aim for the sky, you will never hit the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 never thought of that thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogusheadbox Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Surely with brakes on at start up the main wheels locked will stop the rotation and hence the turning of the front wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzertard Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Surely with brakes on at start up the main wheels locked will stop the rotation and hence the turning of the front wheel? No. It's like your average shopping cart from your local mall - even if you put on the brakes, the wheel themselves can still rotate. Edited June 15, 2011 by Panzertard The mind is like a parachute. It only works when it's open | The important thing is not to stop questioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyroflash Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Surely with brakes on at start up the main wheels locked will stop the rotation and hence the turning of the front wheel? As well as what Panzer said(Nice analogy BTW), it's not that the aircraft is actually turning, it is just that there is a slight loading being put on on one side of the aircraft as a result of the blade dynamics. Although the aircraft itself doesn't actually turn, the wheel does turn in an attempt to counteract that loading. If you want a more worldly example, take your bike out onto the driveway. Now lean it to one side and watch what the front wheel does. The same physics are at work here(I vote DCS: BikeFighter for the next module). Edited June 15, 2011 by Pyroflash If you aim for the sky, you will never hit the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 sorry guys ,i checked it does it when the engines are off and no wind also . i guess it is somthing to do with ch stick ,i cant make it stop. would still like to know what is causing this . the brakes are on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate--IRL-- Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 It doesn't matter if it's turning - is a caster wheel - it is not controlled. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 its not a real big deal but it tries to tip over and crash me somtimes if im not paying attention ,lol i crash enough any way. its just annoying when i take off , i have to lift straight up .its a great game and i know you guys work hard to help us and make it better, thanks to all for the input.......Reb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogusheadbox Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) No. It's like your average shopping cart from your local mall - even if you put on the brakes, the wheel themselves can still rotate. I understand what you are trying to say panzer. but i am still not 100 percent convinced. I have flown a few different types of fixed wing aircraft with castering nosewheels. And rocking the aircraft does not move the nose wheel. Also i can use the same shopping trolly analogy - - i can get a shopping cart and whilst taking great care to ensure no forward or backward movement i can tip it sideways quite dramatically and the grounded wheel will not rotate whilst the one airborne will. Though any slight forward or backward movement will allow it to rotate significantly. I still beleive that the rear (main gear) whilst locked and not allowing forward, backward or rotational movement will prohibit the nosewheel from turning despite the "tipping" moment provided. Edited June 20, 2011 by bogusheadbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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