Ok guys today I was taking of with the 777? From ksfo
And the run way headwind was -6kts crosswind was 4kts and when rotating the aircraft starts to move away from the run way please what’s the reason
Secondly when rotating why does the aircraft always look like it wants to have a tail strike before lifting off the ground why? Even when at correct rotation speed for example this pictures
Even a slight crosswind can cause the aircraft to drift off the centreline. Use of aileron and rudder is required to maintain it. See the video below for more:
Based on those photos - you’re nowhere near a tail strike. Trust me you would know if the tail hit the runway. You wouldn’t be able to pitch up any further with the aircraft not lifting off.
The best way to overcome this is to enable your runway heading the moment wheels off the ground and use the one simbrief provides you on the takeoff page.
Yes rudders is the right way but not sure how you can manage them when your controlling both the axis and in smartphone. This might be on me though. But once airborne you have to select the heading regardless.
There are few reasons I use max sensitivity for the flaperons and any shift in the axis can become problematic don’t know why. I also love to rely on the a/p so I can control my v/s once airborne and all with my thumb. I find it hard to control the rudder during take-offs and landings honestly and maybe it could be being at the bottom.
Would recommend staying away from max sensitivity as much as possible. Overcorrection is way too easy to do.
I guess that’s fair. Up to preference. However I do think engaging AP during rotation is too early in any case.
I agree that the placement isn’t the easiest possible to work with. Personally I find using rudder fairly easy since I’m used to it. (Friendly reminder that the only way to get used to using rudder is using it! Even though it may be hard at first )
Hello. @Derrick778 hope this solves the problem. The fact of you should only rotate at about 150-170kts. For this I summon @BennyBoy_Alpha to tell me if I said that wrong or if he’d like to add any sidenotes.
That’s probably either your doing or your aircraft isn’t trimmed correctly. On most aircraft you want to aim for 10-15° positive pitch on initial climb. You should be able to maintain this pitch relatively easily if your speed and trim are both good.
Incorrect. Some light regional jets can rotate at 120kts, while heavy 777s can rotate at 180kts. It all depends on the aircraft and weight. Simbrief is usually pretty accurate on this.