109 elevator trim

[Varrattu]

Originally Posted by Osprey

My questions are about how elevator trim is used in game compared to real life.

Unfortunaetly I never had the chance to fly a real WWII fighter. No idea how the elevator trim is used in game compared to WWII real life fighters.

Originally Posted by Osprey

1. How is it operated in a real 109?

I'm convinced that the BF109E-elevator-trim is very close to reality. The quoted bug afaik is a "1c forum myth".

Originally Posted by Osprey

2. Was it possible to apply it in combat, easily or normally?

I'm sure, it was. But I'm not sure wether a good BF109 pilot changed speed / energy against a better turn rate.

Originally Posted by Osprey

3. What effect did this have?

The trim-wheel allows me to move the aircraft control surfaces in small increments and hold that setting. A properly trimmed aircraft is much easier to fly, nothing more or less. A properly trimmed BF109 will be faster and / or safer.

Trimming the elevator allows me to maintain altitude or control climb or decent rate. It is not ment to gain advantage over a better turning fighter, for example the Spitfire.

If I do not want to climb I adjust elevator trim by causing the nose to go level or at a slight nose down angle of attack will allow me to gain airspeed as fast as possible.

If I do not adjust elevator trim and push the nose down by forcing my stick forwards my plane will increase speed but at a slower rate and control pressure may become excessive at high speeds and I will not achieve the maximum airspeed potential of my aircraft.

To increase turn rate and decrease turn radius, I use the flaps. Using flaps at the right time in the right situation can get me the lead I need to get a shot at the enemy or allow me to evade an enemy's gun fire.

Happy flying

Varrattu