What is the secret to controlling a plane with rudder pedals?

According to the Pilot’s operating handbook for the 930 the maximum landing crosswind is 20 knts. So I doubt anyone would take off with gusts up to 30.

https://www.tbm.aero/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PIM-930__AN__E0.pdf

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Check your flight model hasn’t changed itself to Legacy (it should be Modern). For some reason, the recent update changed this for a lot of people and has caused a lot of issues with getting off the ground etc.

A greatly reduced sensitivity and a quick partial “tap” during takeoff, rather than a long press also works for me.

It is important that you assign and calibrate all controllers in Windows first. Then start the sim and assign and calibrate in the sim. You will have to play with the Sensitivity sliders. After the latest update and Hot Fix, I did all this again and now have my Sensitivity sliders at 0 and all are working well. I have CH Products Yoke, Throttle Quadrant, and Pedals.

I posted images earlier (above) of my Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Rudder Pedals to show their axis assignments and mentioned that I have their sensitivity and dead zone settings at zero since the last update dropped.

I have also reverted all my other control surface and power axis sensitivity and dead zone settings to zero and have noticed a complete change in their response from before the update. Yes, the rudder is still very twitchy, but practice has taught me to be less lead-footed on them while taxiing and on my takeoff roll.

I believe I saw in the change log that Asobo had reworked the sensitivity and dead zone areas with the 1.10.7.0 update for numerous aircraft and mention the C152 and C172 variants specifically.

My safe landing to takeoff ratio is still extremely <1:1, but I am improving that ratio with each flight I now take with the sensitivity and dead zone settings at zero. I can finally feel that I am getting a handle on these birds and there is a sense of accomplishment with each flight.

I’m having a blast!

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Had the Thrustmaster T Flight pedals a long time and even though I think that they are the best mid range pedals I decided to switch to the Thrustmaster TPR pendular rudder pedals. Did it in the spur of the moment. They are so expensive that I think it would not have happened had I thought it through.

I have to say that they are the single best peripheral I have had/have. Taxing is a joy and take off and landing done in full control.

My sensitivity settings are close to 0.

Often if you buy expensive kit you have to be a expert to use and appreciate it but here it is just so helpfull in controlling the plane.

Might do some DCS later on where it is even more appropriate.

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I have the Thrustmaster T Flight pedals and had considered purchasing the Thrustmaster TPR pendular rudder pedals but unlike yourself thought about it for too long and couldn’t justify the price. Based on what you have said I think I may have to stop thinking about it and take the plunge :relaxed:

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You dont use them too much crusing, but landing and take off you certainly do and especially taxieng they are so nice. Takes a little time adjusting them at first but haven’t touched that since. The magnetic sensors will not wear out. Fly just socks on, gives really good control.

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Good choice, they are excellent in my opinion both for Helis and fixed wing. They are expensive but I dont regret buying them at all, they are so well made and its easy to make very small adjustments.

Your post just confirmed a long-held suspicion of mine–that many of us are sitting around in a T-shirt, our underwear and a pair of socks while we explore the simulator world. :grin::sunglasses:

Ain’t life and technology grand?!?! :+1:

And I envision the fantasy airline pilots simming in their captain uniforms!

It’s all good fun.

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You wear underwear while simming? :confused:

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Erm… in keeping the topic at a G rating, I’ll make no comment in that regard.:zipper_mouth_face:

ow so many wonderful jokes to make, but yes, let’s keep it family friendly :stuck_out_tongue:

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It really depends on the angle! What if it’s 45 degrees? You have 12 knots xwind component + 1/2 gust (=6) total 18 kts xwind so happy skies I’m taking off :sunglasses: