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In the coordination exercise commonly and incorrectly referred to as "dutch rolls", we learn about adverse yaw and the correct amplitude and phasing of rudder and aileron inputs. When done correctly, a point on the horizon does not appear to move, and the roll "feels right", presumably meaning positive Gs and no lateral acceleration.
If I'm rolling out of a steep turn, I'm on the rudder the same way, so that it "feels right" and a point on the horizon does not appear to move. When I do so, however, the ball is all over the place, and I don't understand why.
The slip indicator has a slight U shape to it, so any negative Gs will push the ball up one way or the other; the only thing I can think of is that I'm pushing the nose down and unloading without realizing it.
If I'm rolling out of a steep turn, I'm on the rudder the same way, so that it "feels right" and a point on the horizon does not appear to move. When I do so, however, the ball is all over the place, and I don't understand why.
The slip indicator has a slight U shape to it, so any negative Gs will push the ball up one way or the other; the only thing I can think of is that I'm pushing the nose down and unloading without realizing it.