Strong winds at takeoff...

[jrpilot]

Ever time I takeoff at any time (only with real world weather) I can't keep it straight on the runway...I think I am getting blown to the sides but don't no if this is true....I go with equal thrust and equal fuel in each tanks/tanks....can it be my engine thrust is set at something diffrent?
If so in a 737 what is your thrust set to?

Thank you

[Nexus]

Ever thought about using rudder to stay aligned?
Then, as you pick up speed, the rudder will become less effective, so use small aileron inputs instead

[Smoke2much]

You wouldn't be suffering from a sudden, unexpected and violent swing to the left would you?  This seems to be a commom problem in M$ sims and is often compounded by ownership of a logitech joystick.

[N4733D]

Then, as you pick up speed, the rudder will become less effective

Correction: At low speeds you use the nosewheel steering. At higher speeds, the rudder becomes MORE effective due to the wind passing over it. Other than that, if you have a joystick, you just need to hold it in the opposite direction. Wind is a natural thing that both sim pilots and we real pilots must deal with.

[Nexus]

Correction: At low speeds you use the nosewheel steering. At higher speeds, the rudder becomes MORE effective due to the wind passing over it. Other than that, if you have a joystick, you just need to hold it in the opposite direction. Wind is a natural thing that both sim pilots and we real pilots must deal with.

LOL, ah yes...you beat me to it  ;D
Kinda mixed up the steering wheel tiller with rudder since it's the same axis in FS

[eno]

[quote]You wouldn't be suffering from a sudden, unexpected and violent swing to the left would you?