The 235 airframe has a small rudder compared the 320/360 series. A
majority of 235 builders have added the ventral fin to the bottom of the
fuselage and added the same amount to the bottom of the rudder. This
rudder addition adds about 20% more surface area to the rudder and helps
significantly during the takeoff for airframes with 320's.
Doing as you have done, adding power slowly in the initial takeoff
roll, is still required even with the added amount to the rudder. On
occasion, full right rudder will still not be enough to overcome the 320
overpowering the 235 airframe. Particularly if there is a bit of
crosswind.
Gary Edwards
LNC2
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:41
AM
Subject: [LML] p-factor takeoff in
235/320
Hey! It works... slow
application of throttle with full right rudder, then gradually reducing rudder
.
I just pretend I'm in a
P-51. : )
Thanks to all for the
suggestions.
Terrence
L235/320
N211AL