Question about aileron trim

[Charley]

I've noticed that on the instant missions where the Corsair is airborne , the aileron trim is already set to the right. This makes me think that the Corsair must have needed right aileron trim constantly during a flight to counter powerful torque to left.  During my flights though , this trim setting makes me want to set it back to the center because the plane always rolls to the right. I'm wondering what's right, was constant right aileron trim really needed? 

So far, I haven't really noticed a huge amount of pull to the left, even on take off.

[primus_TR]

It does not need aileron trime 'constantly during flight.' It needs it only when at high power/low speed situations (like taking off). As you pick up speed, the effect of torque becomes weaker. 

[carbolicus]

19 hours ago, primus_TR said:

It does not need aileron trime 'constantly during flight.' It needs it only when at high power/low speed situations (like taking off). As you pick up speed, the effect of torque becomes weaker. 

Very true.  I’d prefer it if both aileron and rudder trim were always set to neutral when you start a mission, as generally speaking that’s where they will be needed for most of a flight.

Correct flying technique requires constant use of pitch trim in order to set the required performance.  But on the other hand, aileron and rudder trim deviation from neutral is usually only helpful for long climbs and descents.

The exception is the case of high-powered prop aircraft such as warbirds, where of course we also need to set aileron and rudder trim for take-off as torque is much greater than for things like Cessna singles.  And as the F4U is a carrier aircraft and hence will approach in a low-speed/high power scenario, it makes sense to adjust rudder and aileron trim also before landing so you won’t lose it if you have to apply full power at a low airspeed to go-around.

But generally speaking it’s best to keep wings level with the control column and get used to using the rudder to keep the aircraft in balance rather than constantly fiddling with the trim.  You never alter aileron and rudder trim when flying aerobatics for example, you just apply the appropriate stick and rudder pressures to get the performance you want, at speeds which will range from below the normal stall speed right up to VNE.