rhodges Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossfly68 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I've found that the 172 will track straighter on takeoff if I start off slowly and then increase the throttle. I turned torque and P factor down to half and should probably turn it down even more. Never had anything like that much weaving in a real plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher12 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Wind? You haven't mentioned it. Mark Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodges Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Mark: I tried no wind, and 30kns from both 90 and 270 degrees and saw no difference. Hossfly68: I have not flown a default plane in decades except when trouble shooting, but I have touque and P factor turned off. I am happy that thanks to BF Bullpup on another forum, I believe I have a solution. I use the CH Pro Pedals for steering. I checked the settings in FSUIPC and found that in the neutral position there was quite a bit of noise. These footpedals are noted for getting broken wires. I have splices on more than one occasion, the last probably a couple of years ago. A failing pot is also a possibility. In any case I set the neutral null zone above the noise level I was seeing and have no problem taxiing in a straight line now. Thanks for the suggestions. RTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossfly68 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Sorry.. I should have said the Carenado 172.. I don't fly the default ones either, but I'm a fan of low and slow VFR so have no experience in the tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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