Right rudder input during takeoff 601 xlb

Hey guys I had a 701 for four years, it was very easy to fly. I sold that and bought a 601 XLb with the jabiru 3300. It seems that I need to use considerable more right rudder  input on the take off while I’m still on the ground to keep the plane on the centerline. Can anybody share their experience with this on the 601.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Benson on March 28, 2019 at 12:03am

Have you checked the nose wheel alignment?

Permalink Reply by jeff herman on March 28, 2019 at 4:20am

Im am gonna check the alignment this week. I am not the builder.....

Permalink Reply by Brad Rawls on March 28, 2019 at 6:09pm

My 601 XLB has a Viking 110 which turns counter clockwise from the seat, and I always need to have left rudder to keep it straight. It's going to depend on how your prop is pitched, LG placement, weight, etc.  I think all planes are going to be a little different. As long as it's not excessive or hard to control, I would not worry about it.

Permalink Reply by Bob Jones on March 29, 2019 at 7:32pm

You could also check the engine offset, maybe the builder mounted the engine in-line with the fuselage or as Richard said the wheel/ rudder/rudder pedels all need to be centered...good luck ...BOB.

Permalink Reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs on March 31, 2019 at 12:24am

Does the 601 have nose wheel steering like the 701?

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