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Old May 29th 07, 09:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_2_]
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Default Coordinated turns without rudder, and autopilots

Mxsmanic wrote in
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Paul kgyy writes:

As others have posted, most lightplane autopilots don't adjust the
rudder for adverse yaw when turning, so you do get a few seconds of
slightly uncoordinated flight. However at normal cruise speeds this
creates no hazard or discomfort.


So in theory I should be able to turn myself with ailerons only in the
same way, without the need to use the rudder to stay coordinated.
What's the secret? Each time I try to turn at the same rate that the
AP manages, I have to use the rudder to stay coordinated.

If flying close to stall, the autopilot should be turned off even for
straight and level flight. If the airplane is on the verge of
stalling and starts to turn because of engine p-factor or any other
reason, the autopilot will attempt to correct with aileron. This may
actually induce stall on one wing, producing sudden wing drop and a
potential spin.


I have an aversion to stalls and I usually stay well away from them.


You're an idiot. You can't stall a computer, fjukkwit.

you can't fly a computer!


Asshole.

Bertie