how to trim properly

[rpgielow]

Hello Guys !!!

The correct use of rudder trimm is based on the ball. Keep the ball centered for each phase of flight and you are doing well.

Aileron trimm on real world aircraft is used only for fuel inbalance. So for IL2 aircraft you can use aileron trimm to keep a straight flight path when your wings are damaged, producing more lift in one side than another.

Elevator trimm is used to keep a constant flight path and to reduce the pilot workload.

Remember, when your aircraft is correctly trimmed, you can fly hands free keeping the heading, altitude and bank.

[Bolelas]

Originally Posted by rpgielow

The correct use of rudder trimm is based on the ball. Keep the ball centered for each phase of flight and you are doing well.

Aileron trimm on real world aircraft is used only for fuel inbalance. So for IL2 aircraft you can use aileron trimm to keep a straight flight path when your wings are damaged, producing more lift in one side than another.

Thanks a lot, thats my answer!
Anyway, thanks to all that posted, they also added precious info.

[greybeard1]

What about aircrafts like Bf 109 and Fw 190, missing rudder trim?

Thank you,
GB

[jameson]

Use the rudder?

[K_Freddie]

Cruise at 'trim speed', and be aware of your trim during combat.