Author Topic: Trim question (Read 265 times)

Curval · « **on:** December 10, 2001, 09:10:00 AM »

Based upon advice I have received I have Combat Trim turned off and use the auto-pilot functions (alt-x, etc)to keep my plane on the straight and narrow while climbing or heading towards a target.

With the combat trim off my plane (usually a zero)contantly rolls to the left, which I correct for until I activate the auto-pilot. I have tried to manually adjust trim for this roll effect using the "L" key...but it doesn't help to level my wings....am I using the wrong button?

It isn't a big deal, but I just wanted to see what others do...

popeye · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2001, 09:18:00 AM »

The L key is rudder trim. To correct for torque roll, use the aileron trim (M and COMMA keys).

LLv34_Snefens · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2001, 09:20:00 AM »

L trims the rudder right.
Try to use one of the aileron trims M and , instead. They should have bigger effect on the roll.

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Curval · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2001, 09:33:00 AM »

Thanks guys.....SIGH...no wonder...

Kieran · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2001, 10:03:00 AM »

The answer is always, "yes, please".

Curval · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2001, 12:14:00 PM »

Kieran,

I read your answer about a hundred times trying to figure it out....

Then the light went on....