Cannot not taxi in a straight line (some of the time!)

[rhodges]

rhodges

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Some of the time taxi steering is very stable, at other times wants to wander either left or right.

 

I see a number of posts relative to P factor and torgue, but rolling at idle throttle or particularly with a jet this should not be a problem on the ground.

 

Under Realism Settings, P Factor, and Torgue are turned off.

 

Now what really is strange: Upon landing at my destination airport, taxi sensitivity is always very stable and the aircraft will taxi in a straight line.

 

This is not aircraft, location, or flightplan specific. By that I mean with any aircraft or same conditions, this problem may or may not show up.

 

Respectfully:

 

RTH

[mallcott]

rhodges

 

Some of the time taxi steering is very stable, at other times wants to wander either left or right.

 

I see a number of posts relative to P factor and torgue, but rolling at idle throttle or particularly with a jet this should not be a problem on the ground.

 

Under Realism Settings, P Factor, and Torgue are turned off.

 

Now what really is strange: Upon landing at my destination airport, taxi sensitivity is always very stable and the aircraft will taxi in a straight line.

 

This is not aircraft, location, or flightplan specific. By that I mean with any aircraft or same conditions, this problem may or may not show up.

 

Respectfully:

 

RTH

 

Either use nose-down trim after landing/before take-off OR use nose-down elevator. You must learn how to deal with crosswinds and if you find that improves things THEN look to applying proper cross-wind techniques.