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Old May 5th 09, 12:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Correct way of holding the stick during ground roll?


When flying a 2-33 or 2-22, which have high wings supported by struts and

which normally rest on their nose skids because the main wheel is aft of
the CG, rapid acceleration and light cabin load will allow the nose to
rapidly rise and the tail to bang in a way that is good niether for the
airframe nor the psyche. Furthermore, you will expose a lot of wing to the
propwash of the towplane, and in the case of a Pawnee, that can be
substantial. With your nose high and strong propwash, you will get a rapid
and sometimes nearly uncontrollable roll movement to the right. It will
come into control within a moment or two, but those two moments are
exciting, even for veteran 2-33ers. Lesson: pay attention to loading and
if you think you are lighter than average, ask the tow pilot to go easy on
the throttle in the start of the roll.


Then you need to tell your tow pilot to be a little more gentle with
throttle application.
Even with light students in the front seat, smoother application of the tow
throttle can keep the nose from rocketing up while still providing enough
acceleration to provide roll and pitch control.

BT