PA28R pulls left
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I am used to the torque effect, especially on powerful planes, but what I am getting with the PA28 is totally different. It starts on takeoff with normal torque effect that I correct with the pedals like normal. About halfway down the runway, the plane makes a wild left turn 90 degrees from the runway. I try to compensate, but at this point I am at full throttle and recovering from that kind of turn is almost impossible. I have had a few uneventful takeoffs, but today they were all horrible. I later flew the Diamond D62 without any such behavior.
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@Quijote
This may also come from the unfortunate x-wind behaviour of real weather in MSFS. Any x-wind is reduced at low speeds but at a point it kicks in much to much and generates that effect - a defect in the surface wind model -
@Quijote said in PA28R pulls left:
the plane makes a wild left turn 90 degrees from the runway
Turn as in rudder or turn as in aileron?
You might have the same issue as I did - the autopilot got turned on by something. For me this was usually caused by turning the coupler knob, but basically anything you do prior takeoff with the AP controls might cause this.Check here, I have a video of how it goes for me if I force this bug:
https://community.justflight.com/topic/1724/autopilot-engages-by-turning-coupler-dial -
@copper said in PA28R pulls left:
@Quijote said in PA28R pulls left:
the plane makes a wild left turn 90 degrees from the runway
Turn as in rudder or turn as in aileron?
You might have the same issue as I did - the autopilot got turned on by something. For me this was usually caused by turning the coupler knob, but basically anything you do prior takeoff with the AP controls might cause this.Check here, I have a video of how it goes for me if I force this bug:
https://community.justflight.com/topic/1724/autopilot-engages-by-turning-coupler-dialfor me at least - this is not the plane's behavior.
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These ground handling complaints sound like the issues stemming from the core simulation deficiencies in msfs currently, asobo is aware ground handling during takeoff and landing roll is not right, the fix is a major rework of friction both static and dynamic, it's in-work but no eta yet as it's a big job. I do however feel JF has done a great job working with it.
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I'm getting a lot of left-roll in the air like @lapinobel too. Applying some right rudder trim lessens the effect but I haven't been able to get it spot on. In order to fly level I have to keep the yoke angled to slightly to the right.
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Tendency to roll left is bad. It's not a takeoff thing. Happens in level flight and at speed.
I tried adding a second pilot, same weight. Still does it.
It's not torque effect. It does not change even at flight idle vs. full power.
Please see if the update can trim this out. If it were a real plane, I'd take it in to the shop to get the roll trim adjusted.
