Has anyone solved the Taxiing Problems with the P51.
I can only taxi by using differential braking and this is difficult because the tail wheel stays locked no matter what.
Taxi Problems P51 Civ
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Re: Taxi Problems P51 Civ
First the obvious; Taxiing a Mustang with the stick aft of neutral gives you a 6 inch arc either way for the tailwheel. Stick forward of neutral unlocks the tailwheel to a full swivel. Does this affect you in any way?Cliff Wimberly wrote: ↑17 Sep 2020, 09:34 Has anyone solved the Taxiing Problems with the P51.
I can only taxi by using differential braking and this is difficult because the tail wheel stays locked no matter what.
DH
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Re: Taxi Problems P51 Civ
DHenriquesA2A wrote: ↑17 Sep 2020, 09:56First the obvious; Taxiing a Mustang with the stick aft of neutral gives you a 6 degree arc either way for the tailwheel. Stick forward of neutral unlocks the tailwheel to a full swivel. Does this affect you in any way?Cliff Wimberly wrote: ↑17 Sep 2020, 09:34 Has anyone solved the Taxiing Problems with the P51.
I can only taxi by using differential braking and this is difficult because the tail wheel stays locked no matter what.
DH
Re: Taxi Problems P51 Civ
This may sound stupid, but have you ensured that the control lock is NOT engaged? Just asking because there have been a few folks around here that thought there was an issue with taxiing the P-51 who subsequently discovered that it certainly does not taxi very well with the control lock engaged.Cliff Wimberly wrote: ↑17 Sep 2020, 09:34 Has anyone solved the Taxiing Problems with the P51.
I can only taxi by using differential braking and this is difficult because the tail wheel stays locked no matter what.
Cheers,
Rob
Rob Wilkinson
A2A: Civilian Mustang, T-6, Bonanza, Comanche, Cub, C182, Spitfire, P-40, Cherokee, P-51 - VATSIM P4 and some other stuff...
A2A: Civilian Mustang, T-6, Bonanza, Comanche, Cub, C182, Spitfire, P-40, Cherokee, P-51 - VATSIM P4 and some other stuff...
Re: Taxi Problems P51 Civ
It's something with your system, installation, or technique. I've never had a problem with an A2A aircraft (I own 12) that wasn't "operator-induced".
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Re: Taxi Problems P51 Civ
Taxi Problem Solved,
I reinstalled the aircraft and now she taxis just fine and the rudder works as it is supposed to as well.
Thanx for the replies from all those who tried to help me.
I reinstalled the aircraft and now she taxis just fine and the rudder works as it is supposed to as well.
Thanx for the replies from all those who tried to help me.
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