Rudder trim
08-28-2006, 01:23 PM
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Rudder trim
Hi Mike,
Could you give some tips on getting the rudder trimmed properly on a aerobatic plane? I am a little fuzzy as to when side thrust should be adjusted and when rudder should be trimmed. Typically, I'll use a vertical line for adjusting side thrust. If it drifts left as you slow on the upline, dial in a little more right thrust. How do you know when the rudder is trimmed properly? Flying loops or....? I've looked at most of the trim charts out there and haven't seen rudder specifically addressed. Thanks for any replies.
Could you give some tips on getting the rudder trimmed properly on a aerobatic plane? I am a little fuzzy as to when side thrust should be adjusted and when rudder should be trimmed. Typically, I'll use a vertical line for adjusting side thrust. If it drifts left as you slow on the upline, dial in a little more right thrust. How do you know when the rudder is trimmed properly? Flying loops or....? I've looked at most of the trim charts out there and haven't seen rudder specifically addressed. Thanks for any replies.
09-12-2006, 09:32 PM
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RE: Rudder trim
Uplines and loops. Side thrust and rudder trim will have a simialr effect. A throttle to rudder mix is helpful on some models (right trim increases with higher throttle) is you cant get it to trim properly.
09-13-2006, 07:12 PM
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RE: Rudder trim
I always adjust rudder trim first. If it just needs a little trim I leave it, if it needs a lot, I adjust the side thrust or I'll mix thrott to rudder.
