Hmmm. It’s obviously implied I was talking normal throttle application for a standard takeoff roll. Assume I had spelled out that we’re using a standard, smooth, yet assertive throttle application. Given these throttle application parameters, would a real 172 turn right in a light right crosswind despite no control surface input? Are you implying that this light crosswind should have more authority over all the physical factors I listed that cause the left turn tendency in an aircraft on takeoff roll?
In the game, regardless of how you apply the throttle in a 172, the aircraft will turn right during the takeoff roll in a light right crosswind. This is specifically what my issue is. That would never happen in real life, in a light crosswind.
Therefore, in this exact example I’ve layed out, “rudder ineffectiveness” isn’t causing a right turn. I’m not saying there isn’t a reduced rudder effectiveness in the game (I honestly don’t know), but it’s a separate issue to what I’m describing.
BTW, you’re either a used car salesman or you were once upon a time on your high school debate team haha. I appreciate your input and enjoy the discussion.