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I have recently bought this J3 cub still waiting for the accusim, have read this massive manual. My setup is saitek X 65F HOTAS and trackIR 4 pro, Accelerationpack. I have a problem taxiing, I can't make narrow turns, I prefer using the tailwheel but there seems to be little to no response. The rudder is a solution but I have no rudder pedals and therefore I must use the keyboard. It's a problem for me using the keyboard, trothle, and stick at one time. When using keyboard it is also a problem to check that before the takeoff roll the rudder is in neutral position. How are you suposted to taxi especially when leaving a parking position?? since you have to make a tight turn and how do I make a tight turn?? I have already read a section of this in this forum but there is no real answer.

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The best way to turn is differential braking, so all I can suggest is assigning keys to "left" and "right" brakes. Or you could use Joystick buttons, that may be better. Make sure Auto Rudder is not checked. If you have buttons on the throttle, use those as it will feel a bit more natural, for want of a better phrase

I know this is not the answer you may want, but I strongly advise you invest in rudder pedals. You have everything else, and it will really enhance your enjoyment believe me

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Tony

Intel core i7-2600 3.40GHz, 16GB DDR3-1600 Ram, GT430 1GB Graphics, Windows 7 Premium 64bit, FSX Gold Acceleration. REX 2.0 overdrive, TrackIR 5, Saitek X52Pro, CH Rudder Pedals, Saitek Cyborg X.

I second that....flying an "Accusim" aircraft ... and the flying model is close in the Cub, even at stock...really does demand some fairly realistic control inputs. Stick, rudder and throttles are pretty much compulsory I would have thought.

Taildraggers generally require a little differential braking and a good burst of power to swing them in a tight circle.

Good luck with the flying....practice, practice practice...and remember you are NEVER finished flying a taildragger until the tie ropes are on!!



Darryl;

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Thanks you guys for this practical info. In september I have some money I'll buy the saitek rudder pedals then and a new computer. I must now fly at low settings in FSX. I wanted to buy a radiostack panel but I first will buy the rudder pedals. the radio comes next year I tried yesterday taxiing using the rudder but that was no succes haha. I'll try the differential brakes using keyboard. I'll keep autorudder on till I have the pedals. by the way the accusim has arrived thus a lot of practicing to do and also learning to fly, taxi this thing

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Now don't scare "Heidi", she is our head stewardess in the upcomming Boeing 377 Strat. add-on.



Happy Flying
Mark S.

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According to an Avsim review the X65F has a "Force sensing twist grip rudder" is there any reason why you aren't using that? You could use the rudder as normal and turn the "Auto Rudder" off. That has to be better than no rudder control at all, yes?

The review is HERE and it even shows pictures in the calibration screens of the rudder section.

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Tony

Intel core i7-2600 3.40GHz, 16GB DDR3-1600 Ram, GT430 1GB Graphics, Windows 7 Premium 64bit, FSX Gold Acceleration. REX 2.0 overdrive, TrackIR 5, Saitek X52Pro, CH Rudder Pedals, Saitek Cyborg X.

Sure is. I don't have rudder pedals at all and successfully use the twist grip of my joystick for years. Even flying the Dodosim 206 is no problem with it and if there is one type of aircraft that can't be flown without rudder controls then it's helicopters.

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I have just recently bought the X65F and I dont't know yet were all the buttons are for. Must still read the manual but I had no time for it since I am busy with a course pilotage and dead reckoning using the E6B, plotter, compass and chart on simviation.com. I will read the manual soon, but I think I prefer rudder pedals. But thanks for the tip.

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so to turn use differential brakes and a burst of power. I still doesn't work.

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Are you adding rudder with your burst of power?
Other then that try reinstalling?

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No I don't add rudder when I give power and differential braking. I will try and add some rudder. If this doesn't work I will reinstall and hope that will solve the problem. thanks for the reply.

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problem solved. I use the rudder and the differential brakes. Thank you all you guys.

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Glad you got it sorted, now you can go enjoy yourself. I loved using the brakes, stick, and throttle to balance on the main wheels, and turn on just the front wheels without letting the tail wheel touch the ground lol. Takes a bit of practice, and a huge stock of new props lol

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Tony

Intel core i7-2600 3.40GHz, 16GB DDR3-1600 Ram, GT430 1GB Graphics, Windows 7 Premium 64bit, FSX Gold Acceleration. REX 2.0 overdrive, TrackIR 5, Saitek X52Pro, CH Rudder Pedals, Saitek Cyborg X.

I have bought the Saitek pro flight combat rudder pedals and also a radio but there is a problem with the rudder: In FSX I went to the Axis section and applied diff. brakes to left and right toe tip. But when in game I push in the pedal the brakes stay on if I release my foot from the pedal. Only when I press the parking brake the diff brakes are released. Is there a solution for this problem?? I have looked at the profile editor from Saitek but I can't make much out of that.

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It sounds to me that the brakes are "Reversed". Check for this in game: Feet OFF pedals, look in the bottom left corner, does it say "Brakes"? Push BOTH pedals half way equally, does the word disappear? If so, in the axis section of controls, where you set the brakes up, there is a check box to "Reverse" the axis, put a tick in that box. If there is already a tick in that box, un-tick it. Then try again.

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Tony

Intel core i7-2600 3.40GHz, 16GB DDR3-1600 Ram, GT430 1GB Graphics, Windows 7 Premium 64bit, FSX Gold Acceleration. REX 2.0 overdrive, TrackIR 5, Saitek X52Pro, CH Rudder Pedals, Saitek Cyborg X.