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Old 01-14-2003 | 02:59 PM
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Crashem
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Default Trimming my plane

get the plane up to a safe altitude heading in a direction you are comfortable with (I also trim for the speed I'm most comfortable with) Now let go of the sticks and observe does the plane bank left or right if so adust the appropiate trim level a little at a time until the plane is flying wings level. Repeat this process for elevator and rudder. Remember to make minor adjustments also don't let the plane get away from you.

Some planes require different trim settings at different throtle settings if you have a computer radio you can mix in up or down elevator at a given throtle setting. I have a cub that is way overpowered and wants to climb at full power I added a mix that provides down (15%) elevator when the throtle is applied.

When you get the plane trimmed land. You can know adjust the control linkage to match the trim settings on your TX. I have found that about 2 full turns on a clevis equal on trim click. You can also eyeball it.



Recenter your trims and retest. Good luck a well trimed plane is so much more relaxing to fly then one that is not