Andy Ross wrote:
> Whee, here we go again. :)
> 
> David Megginson wrote:
> 
>>Andy -- can you actually manage the DC-3 in a ground roll and takeoff?
>>I have not been able to do so for a long time -- it always ends up
>>spinning like a top.  If you can do it, perhaps it would help if you
>>posted a step-by-step.
> 
> 
> First off, you need fine control over differential braking.  I do this
> with a mapping from /controls/rudder to the mainwheel brakes.  I know
> you hate this idea, but if you're not doing it, I simply don't see how
> you can ever get off the ground.
> 
> The DC-3 (the real world plane -- forget YASim for a moment) simply
> cannot be controlled on the ground without the use of the toe brakes.
> Period.  If the simulator pilot cannot use them, the simulated plane
> cannot be controlled.  Really, this is the truth.  I promise.

I think you can find all about the DC3 here:
http://www.douglasdc3.com/dc3throt/dc3throt.htm

Erik



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