alioth wrote:
I don’t really believe the “gust” theory – watch the video closely, and watch the rudder deflection. The rudder is deflected fully to the left as the aircraft begins to veer to the left, and remains deflected to the left as the aircraft leaves the runway. Either the pilot’s foot got stuck or the rudder got stuck.
Very strange indeed.
Apologies if I misinterpreted the video, I saw the left rudder full over and thought he was “showing off” and trying to depart on the first taxiway.
I don’t fly a tail dragger so my initial comment made in ignorance.
