How to use the trimmer of the UH1

[redshark]

I don't understand the use of the trimmer in the UH1,the manual says is too simple,sombody can explain it to me,need help,thanks!

[cthulhu68]

Basically its locking your flightstick and rudder pedals position so you can make that the new "centered" position

One good example of its use is that flying forward requires pushing fwd on stick and would be tiresome without trimmer.

Press right control and enter to bring up controls panel when flying choppers to help in seeing where trimmer settings are at.

Edited September 16, 2016 by cthulhu68

[emko]

It should hold your stick and pedals in position assuming you have force feedback joystick.

 

If you don't, it sets "a new center".

Like in the forward flight - move your stick in the position which is needed for flight. Hit the trimmer button and release your stick (so it moves to the center). Your stick is centered (you don't have to apply any pressure) yet the cyclic is in forward position.

 

Unlike other simulators (like FSX, X-Plane) you don't have to hold the trimmer button. Just click it and center the stick - you have less than a second to do it.

Edited September 16, 2016 by emko

[Cibit]

in the options special tab you also have the choice of rudder trim, central trimmer mode (both of which I don't use) and normal trimming mode.

Trim often in small increments for smooth and controlled flying. Also as mentioned the control indicator is very useful for flying a virtual cockpit and you can see the position of all your controls at all times

[doodenkoff]

Make sure the force trimmer switch is in the "on" position. Make sure your control input window is showing (R CTRL + Enter). On the ground, with engine running and hydraulic pressure in the system, move the cyclic a bit back and to the left then press whichever switch is your trimmer switch (I don't know the key off-hand, I have it mapped to a joystick button). Let go of the cyclic. Now, your stick position should be pretty close for hovering in ground effect.

[redshark]

Thanks a lot for everybody! Have a nice day!

[ebabil]

sometimes trimmer doesn't work after updates, be advised