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===Elevator Trim=== | ===Elevator Trim=== | ||
Elevator [[trim]] balances the control force necessary to maintain the aerodynamic down force on the tail. Whilst carrying out certain flight exercises a lot of trim could be required in order to maintain the desired [[angle of attack]]. This mainly applies to slow flight, where a lot of trim is required to maintain the nose-up attitude. Elevator trim is correlated with [[IAS]], thus [[airspeed]] changes to the [[:category:aircraft|aircraft]] or [[:Category:Aerospace Vehicles|aerospace vehicle]] require re-trimming. An important design parameter for a [[:category:vehicles|vehicle]] is the stability when trimmed for level flight. Any disturbances such as gusts or turbulence will be dampened over a short period of time and the [[pitch]] [[Artificial horizon|attitude]] will return to its level flight trimmed [[airspeed]]. | Elevator [[trim]] balances the control force necessary to maintain the aerodynamic down force on the tail. Whilst carrying out certain flight exercises a lot of trim could be required in order to maintain the desired [[Angle of Attack|angle of attack]]. This mainly applies to slow flight, where a lot of trim is required to maintain the nose-up attitude. Elevator trim is correlated with [[IAS]], thus [[airspeed]] changes to the [[:category:aircraft|aircraft]] or [[:Category:Aerospace Vehicles|aerospace vehicle]] require re-trimming. An important design parameter for a [[:category:vehicles|vehicle]] is the stability when trimmed for level flight. Any disturbances such as gusts or turbulence will be dampened over a short period of time and the [[pitch]] [[Artificial horizon|attitude]] will return to its level flight trimmed [[airspeed]]. | ||
The operation of the trim can be actuated using the ";" and "/" [[controls|keys]]. When [[autoflyte]] is engaged, the trim is commanded by the [[autoflyte]] system. One method of disconnecting the [[autoflyte]] coupling is to actuate the trim. | The operation of the trim can be actuated using the ";" and "/" [[controls|keys]]. When [[autoflyte]] is engaged, the trim is commanded by the [[autoflyte]] system. One method of disconnecting the [[autoflyte]] coupling is to actuate the trim. | ||
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In the ''Rise'' universe, trim adjusts the control surface directly (as opposed to a ''trim tab'' on more conventional [[:category:aircraft|aircraft]]) and will limit the control authority the pilot has over the elevator. | In the ''Rise'' universe, trim adjusts the control surface directly (as opposed to a ''trim tab'' on more conventional [[:category:aircraft|aircraft]]) and will limit the control authority the pilot has over the elevator. | ||
==Additional Information== | ===Additional Information=== | ||
There is no aileron or rudder trim available in the ''Rise'' universe at the writing of this article. | There is no aileron or rudder trim available in the ''Rise'' universe at the writing of this article. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 25 November 2019
Elevator Trim
Elevator trim balances the control force necessary to maintain the aerodynamic down force on the tail. Whilst carrying out certain flight exercises a lot of trim could be required in order to maintain the desired angle of attack. This mainly applies to slow flight, where a lot of trim is required to maintain the nose-up attitude. Elevator trim is correlated with IAS, thus airspeed changes to the aircraft or aerospace vehicle require re-trimming. An important design parameter for a vehicle is the stability when trimmed for level flight. Any disturbances such as gusts or turbulence will be dampened over a short period of time and the pitch attitude will return to its level flight trimmed airspeed.
The operation of the trim can be actuated using the ";" and "/" keys. When autoflyte is engaged, the trim is commanded by the autoflyte system. One method of disconnecting the autoflyte coupling is to actuate the trim.
In the Rise universe, trim adjusts the control surface directly (as opposed to a trim tab on more conventional aircraft) and will limit the control authority the pilot has over the elevator.
Additional Information
There is no aileron or rudder trim available in the Rise universe at the writing of this article.