Christen Eagle help
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From: Friday Harbor, WA
I have a .60 Pilot Models Christen Eagle bipe. It has a wicked habit of changing trim at various throttle settings which makes for some difficult flying. Is this an engine offset problem or ? Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes, this probably is an engine trim problem. Trim it to fly straight and level at about 1/3-1/2 throttle, or whatever is normally cruise speed for you. Now give it full throttle. If it pitches up, then angle the thrustline down a little bit. If it pitches down, give it less down thrust/a little up thrust. If it veers off to the right, give it a little left thrust. If it goes to the left (this is more likely), give it some right thrust. Remember, a little bit of yawing to the left is normal because of P-factor.
Remember to make all of these changes gradually. Many people get into trouble by changing things drastically.
Remember to make all of these changes gradually. Many people get into trouble by changing things drastically.



