Reset Trim? not an actual trim question.

[rapid]

Can someone tell me what the difference is between using reset trim.

 

When you complete any Montague you would use trim ..correct so what would you use reset trim for?

[-sulan-]

I guess it sets the force-trim back to the same state as when you're "spawned" (?) Allthough I only use the trim button meself...

[FADM Stern GNSF]

There has been a lot of discussion on the board regarding the trim rest, most of which is dont use it. My understanding is the trim reset returns the auto pilots to a default start state, which I have found out that in flight may send you into a nasty uncontrolable pin and pitch.

I have managed to do a lot of flying without ever having to use it since (unless I get bored and am in a "let see what happens" mode, which usually results in a bucking broncho ride lol)

[rapid]

Ok thanks. never used it myself just wanted to know.:joystick:

[Zembla]

The reset trim basically was introduced to cater to the needs of people without a force feedback stick. Or so I seem to remember.

 

People with an FFB stick won't have much trouble recentering/trimming because the stick holds / stays in the position it was trimmed to. It won't always return to center like a non-FFB stick will. For that reason it is sometimes hard to imagine where the center would be (without checking the control positioning screen).

 

So, yeah, it's not on the real bird, but it does allow you to retrim from zero. If you've got a fairly trimmed helo, but somehow you messed up the rudder completely, it's sometimes easier/safer to reset trim than to retrim.

 

It's not essential, but it sure can come in handy.

 

-Z

Edited February 11, 2009 by Zembla

[rapid]

Thanks.

[Pavlos]

The reset trim condition is useful when you are on the ground.

 

See here:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=583711&postcount=42

 

I do find it useful when my touchdown is a little 'clumsy' :) Helps prevent your chopper from flipping over.

[rapid]

Cheers fro that buddy.:thumbup: