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Old 05-09-2016, 01:45 PM
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Default Takeoff Technique ? Castering Nosewheel

I?ve been meaning to start this thread for while and keep forgetting... My flying history is almost exclusively tailwheel aircraft. Now that I own a 12 suddenly I can ?see? where I?m going on the ground and have discovered (new to me) a good technique to mitigate excess steering input on the takeoff roll.

When you line up, point the nose about 10 degrees to the right of centerline before applying throttle. The aircraft will naturally curve to the left with power. By the time the aircraft comes back to centerline the rudder will become effective and lateral steering can be accomplished without the use of differential braking. Angle can be adjusted based on crosswind as the airplane always wants to weathervane into the prevailing wind. For what its worth?
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Old 05-09-2016, 02:43 PM
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Lots of discussion here on this thread link with video links to proper nose wheel technique. Basically using a soft field technique for takeoff and landing cuts down on overall maintenance on the assembly and gets you airborne faster.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...hlight=Takeoff
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Old 05-09-2016, 03:40 PM
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Basically using a soft field technique for takeoff and landing cuts down on overall maintenance on the assembly and gets you airborne faster.
And makes the rudder more effective so that the airplane will go straight even if you don't line up crooked....
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Old 05-09-2016, 05:30 PM
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https://youtu.be/GaENym4Cc7M

Takeoff

https://youtu.be/7LqToaH6CS8

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Old 05-09-2016, 07:32 PM
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Talk to 10 RV-12 owners and you will get 10 different opinions on takeoff, pattern and landing. Hopefully not wildly different. Find the one that works best for you.
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Old 05-12-2016, 09:27 AM
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Just use the opposite of a free castoring tailwheel technique and everything will be fine.
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