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"Texan II Question For Patty"
Posted by jason360 on 10-14-04 at 03:09z
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Hey Patty...Like many people I am sure, I am one of your biggest fans. You are a very strong inspiration in my life. Keep up the good work. Anyway enough mush..haha. I am a new pilot in the Canadian air force flying the T-6A Harvard II (or should I say Texan II) and I am starting basic aeros soon. I have noticed from past experience I tend to unintentionally add aileron in my pulls(normally to the side I am looking on), ie for a loop. Is it best to use two hands on pull ups to prevent adding aileron and to be more precise? Also do you have any other tips on this aircraft so I can impress my instructor, as I know you have been demoing this aircraft. Finally are you ever coming to a show in Canada in the future?

Thank you. Happy landings and all the best.

Jason Katerenchuk

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"RE: Texan II Question For Patty"
Posted by Patty_Wagstaff on 10-17-04 at 17:01z
Hi Jason

Thanks for the kind words and congratulations on getting such a sweet ride! You'll love the Texan II.

As you know, the Texan II is built to be a primary trainer and as a transition airplane to jets, therefore it feels like a jet. With the TAD (Trim Aid Device) you'll find that it trims the airplane to half a ball in trim at any time, but still there is some torque to deal with.

Going into a loop, I find it is best to add a bit of right rudder to keep the winds perpendicular to the horizon and counteract what torque there is. And, of course, keeping the ailerons centered is important. I think you can do it with one hand on the stick and one hand on the PCL, but the airplane's controls are rather heavy so you might want to use two hands. It's personal preference. I like to Keep one hand on the PCL for looping maneuvers.

I presume you're using a bit of right aileron in the pull? Maybe when you use the right rudder it will counteract this feeling and it will make it easier to counteract any tendency to add aileron.

Best of luck and let us know how it goes and how you like the airplane.

I hope to fly the CNE (Toronto) airshow again one of these days. Performers love Canadian airshows, they really take care of you.

Regards
Patty