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Old 12-15-2007 | 12:45 AM
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Wildstyle
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Default Trimming (Rudd mix Vs Side thrust)

Hello all
I am having trouble trimming my Pattern model and need advice. My model is a 2x2 Matrix (similar to a CPLR Alliance) running an RX140 with a 16x12 APC.

Is it better to use side thrust or a rudder/throttle mix? How much side thrust becomes to much?
At the moment I have about 3.5 degrees of side thrust and 4% throttle/rudd mix. Up lines and down lines are fairly straight althought with varying speeds the model tracks off line such as through a 1/2 loop.

Also I have trimmed the elevator to give a good vertical downline, while having to hold a far bit of up elevator to maintain level flight, Inverted requires little down elevator stick. Is it better to just hold some stick while level or use a mix?

Help me pattern pros[8D]
Anthony