I'm a newbie to aerobatics and have a basic question. All I do is rolls currently, but plan on getting some training for the basic positive-g stuff. When performing aileron rolls, I've had several different answers concerning rudder usage and am trying to determine what the effects are to determine the best approach for me. Van's epistle has you place both feet on the floor. I've just been performing rolls with a neutral rudder. The aerobatic book I have which was recommended here (Szurovy/Goulian) recommends rudder in the roll direction as you enter the roll and then neutral throughout. Other's have recommended applying rudder in the roll direction throughout the roll. Note I am only talking about an aileron roll and not a coordinated roll where top rudder is applied in conjuction with elevator.
Can anyone fill me in on the benefits of applying rudder vs. Van's feet-on-the-floor method? Does it speed up the roll? Just looking to understand how it affects the maneuver and would appreciate any info.
thanks
Can anyone fill me in on the benefits of applying rudder vs. Van's feet-on-the-floor method? Does it speed up the roll? Just looking to understand how it affects the maneuver and would appreciate any info.
thanks