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Old 12-12-2010, 08:46 PM
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Eagleburger
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Default RE: the rational of trimming

I fly IMAC and am at the point where I would like to have my plane trimmed well. My trimming procedure thus far is below, please critique.

First, trim ele for straight vert. down with no power.

Second, adjust thrust for straight up till the speed slows down.

Third, adjust CG so it just falls out of 45deg inverted upline. I find this gives straight horizontal upright flight at the speed I like to fly.

Side thrust, just put in the complimentary 3deg engine side thrust and use my left stick as needed.

I have been trimming my planes like this for a long time and am use to the way they fly and more than anything am curious if I am missing anything.