You’re (Probably) Using Trim Wrong

In this video, we’ll explain exactly how trim works and how to use it correctly. At the end, we’ll also discuss practical tips that you can start using today to make trimming easier.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What is Trim?
01:37 - How Does Trim Work?
02:22 - Elevator Trim
03:42 - Rudder Trim
04:25 - Aileron Trim
04:44 - Practical Tips
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[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

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[@gordonperry6086]

Outstanding presentation. The image and explaination for when trim is needed was especially helpful. High Five Greg!

[@sofloemir]

There is a very easy way to re-understand the trim (at least for me)... don't trim for level flight. trim for a given airspeed at a given power setting. This will help you get your speed on climbs, descents and even cruise. if you cruise at 100 kts in a c172, trim for that speed, the MINUTE (like tiny tiny touches) to keep your altitude.

[@user-oq6sp6jv3d]

clear, concise and precise, nice job

[@jakew9887]

Great video. Thanks

[@mr.hughes5808]

Trim is my favorite control

[@martygenska8117]

Wish I saw this three years ago :)

[@agisler87]

5:55 On final you would trim with a nose up attitude? Shouldn't it be nose down?

[@adrianharcourt-cooke7204]

In my (limited) experience no. As your speed slows down the aircraft will want to pitch down, meaning you will have to apply more back pressure to maintain your glide slope. This becomes worse as you flare as you will be very slow and there will be a lot of forward pressure. Thus, on final you trim slightly nose up (trim position, the A/C will still be pointing down) to help relieve some of that pressure

[@n6jwp]

And I thought you were going to explain how to trim a drone. 🤣☺

[@TheJustinJ]

Trim is easy. Lift is a function of: Angle of attack (lift coefficient). And: Velocity squared. (Dynamic Pressure, or "Q"). To maintain altitude, all forces must be in equilibrium. Set power to counter expected drag at Your desired speed. Set angle of attack with the Elevator. (Stick/yoke fore/aft). Then set the trim tab to relieve the stick forces your arms are holding.