JoyStick Problems

[Iccee]

Well i have a JoyStick thats a Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold USB and i have tried everything to my knowledge to correct the problem, and for any plane i try to take off in the plane gets full throttle after all the trim and stuff is set to center, and the plane will start a small bout 2 degree shift in heading on the runway which i think would be normal but all of a sudden it will turn imedettly to the left and start doing donuts on the runway unless my wing clips something and falls off and my under carridge collapses thus killing my engine and im a big pile of plane parts on the runway by doing some nascar victory runs that my computer obviously plans by its self some1 plz help me!!!!

[MajWoody]

Are you pulling back on the stick to lock the tailwheel? If not you need to do this to keep it straight untill you build a little speed.
 Also have you calibrated your stick in AH? I cal mine every time I log on (crummy stick) or the same thing will happen to me.  

[Schatzi]

What pulls you to the left on takeoff is engine torque effects.


Before throttling up pull back 1/2 on your Joystick to lock the tailwheel (reduces "maneuverability" of your tail). then throttle up to full slowly. Use the RUDDER (a and d keys, s to center) to keep the plane on the runway (Gentle inputs, no overcorrection). As you gain speed the torque effects are less noticable and you can slowly relax the stick back to center position to keep the wheels on the runway a little longer. If you dont youll be airborne at stall speed and have a good chance on crashing.

Keep your climb shallow at first, as soon as you clear the treetops level off and get some speed up before you start climbing or maneuvering.




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