Trim?

[ThatYoungGameGuy]

Originally Posted by mondo

trim used to counter the lift of the wings to keep level flight and the torque of the propeller.

German planes typically only have elevator trim and have the other trim preset on the ground using flettner tabs. Most British planes have rudder and elevator trim and most US planes have trim on all three axis.

Trim is massivly important, it means the pilot can 'dial in' a direction they want, it also means that they are not fighting the stick to keep the plane straight/level or at a desired angle. In real life this means a pilot on a 4 hour sortie isn't fatigued by having to keep a constant 10lbs or more pressure on the stick of rudders.

Ok that's great, but how does it work In the game, how do you set the trim exactly? Is there any way to tell when it's set?

[trk29]

First you have to be playing in sim mode, when you get the plane flying level hit the trim button and you should be able to let the tension go on your stick and you should continue to fly relatively level with less effort.

[ThatYoungGameGuy]

Originally Posted by trk29

First you have to be playing in sim mode, when you get the plane flying level hit the trim button and you should be able to let the tension go on your stick and you should continue to fly relatively level with less effort.

oh ok thanks, is there any visual sign to show that it is set? How long do you have to hold the button for? It's the 'a' button on the 360 right?

[trk29]

Originally Posted by ThatYoungGameGuy

oh ok thanks, is there any visual sign to show that it is set? How long do you have to hold the button for? It's the 'a' button on the 360 right?

No, I don't know I don't play Xbox.

[ThatYoungGameGuy]

Originally Posted by trk29

No, I don't know I don't play Xbox.

oh ok, well thanks for your help man, maybe someone else can help me?

[lestat8601]

someone know how to activate trim on the Thrustmaster Hotas X?

[PedroTheGoat]

You just tap A where you want your trim to be.

So if you're rolling left, then put pressure to the right until you're level and tap A.