How can I correct the veering to the left on takeoff?

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I think it's Microsoft's way of trying to simulate what really happens on T/O. when you spool the engines up and begin your roll, the blades on the turbine or prop fans turn clockwise and therefore want to spin your aircraft to the left. It happens in real life too! It's called Isometric Thrust. I know in a Cessen I have to hold a bit of right rudder to keep the thing straight on the runway so I imagine MS is trying to simulate that. Once your airborne, a little rudder trim should take care of it and some aircraft manufactures incorporate a slightly off centre vertical stabilizer to counter act that natural force. You'll find you won't have to actually adjust anything once your airborne as you mentioned as FS does it for you. Good luck with it! Some pilots are well known for their stick and rudder skills! Now you know why!

dannyair

PS In the Concorde, it's a good idea to spool the engines up before you release the break and begin your departure roll so that the engines can catch up with one another to get a relativly straight roll. Regardless, it will be difficult to keep it straight anyway! Have fun!

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