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Old January 10th 06, 04:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default SEL 'FIRM' landings

Asymmetric rudder usage shouldn't
really apply, I think, aside from the usual net left-turning
tendencies.

This was intended for takeoffs only and has nothing to do with
post-lift-off handling. It is the amount of rudder required to
maintain directional control during the takeoff acceleration.

I use full aileron at the start & come off it during the roll. I find
that it requires rudder inputs to counteract both torque (actually it
is mostly spinning slipstream) effects and weathervaning due to the
crosswind. Sometimes the inputs have to add (such as a left crosswind)
, and sometimes they cancel (right crosswind).

I try to leave the runway in a near minimum airspeed and tire scrub
condition. Climbout etc is coordinated (I hope!)