N677ap
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I used to own an Archer II, and just bought a Dakota this weekend. The first two things I notice in the Dakota that were not prevalent in the Archer is, a bar that goes across by the top of the toe brakes and the huge amount of right rudder required during takeoff and climb.
I haven't looked under the panel yet to see what exactly that bar is above the toe brakes. I do know it's a royal pain and gets in the way. I feel like my toes are barely on the toe pedals for breaking. Makes it difficult.
As for right rudder, it was not a big deal in the Archer, but in the Dakota, it takes everything I have to keep pressure on the right rudder. I know it's a much larger engine in the Dakota, but wow! By the time I get to about 2500', my right leg feels like rubber.
Anyone else experience these two things? Is it like this in all Dakotas?
I haven't looked under the panel yet to see what exactly that bar is above the toe brakes. I do know it's a royal pain and gets in the way. I feel like my toes are barely on the toe pedals for breaking. Makes it difficult.
As for right rudder, it was not a big deal in the Archer, but in the Dakota, it takes everything I have to keep pressure on the right rudder. I know it's a much larger engine in the Dakota, but wow! By the time I get to about 2500', my right leg feels like rubber.
Anyone else experience these two things? Is it like this in all Dakotas?
