Rudder trim is 0.
Flight stick shows perfect caliberation
However I noticed even in the third person view the plane looks moving left as if the rudder was pushing it there.
Please help
Is it being affected by wind?
This?
Also applies to MSFS.
2 Likes
Although it seems a bit exaggerated for the small pistons like the Diamonds.
Ahhh good old days where we were discussing FSX vs X-plane flight model billions of time and never come into a conclusion. Look how happy Austin is.
Expected behaviour 
Actually NO!
Edit, my concern is not about runway.
I have over 60hrs of flight time. I know we need to maintain the plane in center on the runway with rudders.
I am talking about when in the air.
Every single plane seems to be pulling left not a lot but little, and also the camera in third person view shows the same. No matter what airport you take off from or where you fly. Wind seems to be working fine as well.
2 Likes
In earlier builds it would even roll slightly to the left while in the air. Some said back then it was the effect of the torque as well. I remember testing it on X-Plane and not getting the same behavior. I haven’t noticed this lately on MSFS2020 though.
1 Like
Is it just looking like it’s going left or is the compass showing a slow left turn?
If it is turning, simply apply a click or 2 of trim to compensate.
Who knows, maybe a previous renter of the plane twisted the air frame in a hard landing or going through bad weather
Make sure flight model is set to MODERN and NOT Classic legacy…
I had same issue and this solved it.
2 Likes
With credit to Wikipedia; full entry can be found here.
Single engine propeller aircraft[edit]
If using a clockwise turning propeller (as viewed by the pilot) the aircraft has a tendency to yaw to the left. This must be countered with right rudder. For a counter-clockwise turning propeller, the aircraft has a tendency to yaw to the right. The clockwise turning propeller is by far the most common. The yaw is noticeable when adding power, though it has additional causes including the spiral slipstream effect.
Pilots should anticipate the need for rudder when adding power or increasing angle of attack.
Tail-wheel aircraft exhibit more P-factor during the ground-roll than aircraft with tricycle landing gear, because of the greater angle of the propeller disc to the vertical. P-factor is insignificant during the initial ground roll, but will give a pronounced nose-left tendency during the later stages of the ground roll as forward speed increases, particularly if the thrust axis is kept inclined to the flight path vector (e.g. tail-wheel in contact with runway). The effect is not so apparent during the landing, flare and rollout, given the relatively low power setting (propeller RPM). However, should the throttle be suddenly advanced with the tail-wheel in contact with the runway, then anticipation of this nose-left tendency is prudent.
In addition to spiraling slipstream, fuel and load balance can also affect flying level. Try setting pilot (left seat) weight to 0 and co-pilot weight to 300lbs and see how it counters slipstream. You can also play with fueling options.
Weight and balance are a big deal, especially in light aircraft. Try the Cub… 