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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
Hi All,
This post is primarily directed toward student pilots like myself. First, I am not asking because I want to know the answer (I already know), but do a little experiment. I have maybe 7 or 8 different sources of flight information that I rely on for ground school (Jeppesen, FAA Handbooks, etc), and none of them said _how_ it worked in sufficient detail, they only said what one must do to make the plane pitch up or downard. So for you students, please do not cheat and do what I did, which is watch the airfoils move as you move the trim control. Also, it would help if you did not think about the correct answer too much, which would lead you to the correct answer, thereby defeating the purpose of my experiment. So, without cheating, and without asking an experienced pilot or mechanic,... What exactly happens when the trim is adjusted to point the nose upward? The more specific your answer about the mechanics on airfoil outside the plane, the better. And remember, no cheating! Also, for experienced pilots that know the answer, please do not ruin it by telling everyone before any answers have been given, though if you are not certain of the answer and would like to speculate, that's fine. -Le Chaud Lapin- |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
On Jun 8, 5:08*pm, Le Chaud Lapin wrote:
Hi All, This post is primarily directed toward student pilots like myself. First, I am not asking because I want to know the answer (I already know), but do a little experiment. *I have maybe 7 or 8 different sources of flight information that I rely on for ground school (Jeppesen, FAA Handbooks, etc), and none of them said _how_ it worked in sufficient detail, they only said what one must do to make the plane pitch up or downard. So for you students, please do not cheat and do what I did, which is watch the airfoils move as you move the trim control. *Also, it would help if you did not think about the correct answer too much, which would lead you to the correct answer, thereby defeating the purpose of my experiment. So, without cheating, and without asking an experienced pilot or mechanic,... What exactly happens when the trim is adjusted to point the nose upward? Well, since you frame it as a troll: You scare the lift faries to run forward by waving a very nasty bit of metal at them. YAWN Cheers |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
"Le Chaud Lapin" wrote in message
... Hi All, This post is primarily directed toward student pilots like myself. First, I am not asking because I want to know the answer (I already know), but do a little experiment. I have maybe 7 or 8 different sources of flight information that I rely on for ground school (Jeppesen, FAA Handbooks, etc), and none of them said _how_ it worked in sufficient detail, they only said what one must do to make the plane pitch up or downard. Probably because there are several different ways to make it work - I assume you are most familiar with the use of a servo tab. Can you name at least two other ways that it is commonly done in light aircraft? But it is good to understand how the aircraft systems work (and what can go wrong) - so continue on with the discussion... -- Geoff The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail When immigration is outlawed, only outlaws will immigrate. |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
On Jun 7, 10:08*pm, Le Chaud Lapin wrote:
What exactly happens when the trim is adjusted to point the nose upward? What type of plane is this for? I have a Mooney and also fly a 182. Both trim system are very, very different. -Robert |
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On Jun 8, 11:07*am, "Robert M. Gary" wrote:
On Jun 7, 10:08*pm, Le Chaud Lapin wrote: What exactly happens when the trim is adjusted to point the nose upward? What type of plane is this for? I have a Mooney and also fly a 182. Both trim system are very, very different. For sake of those of us who only own MSFS, let's say a C172. -Le Chaud Lapin- |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
On Jun 7, 11:08 pm, Le Chaud Lapin wrote:
Hi All, This post is primarily directed toward student pilots like myself. First, I am not asking because I want to know the answer (I already know), but do a little experiment. I have maybe 7 or 8 different sources of flight information that I rely on for ground school (Jeppesen, FAA Handbooks, etc), and none of them said _how_ it worked in sufficient detail, they only said what one must do to make the plane pitch up or downard. So for you students, please do not cheat and do what I did, which is watch the airfoils move as you move the trim control. Also, it would help if you did not think about the correct answer too much, which would lead you to the correct answer, thereby defeating the purpose of my experiment. So, without cheating, and without asking an experienced pilot or mechanic,... What exactly happens when the trim is adjusted to point the nose upward? The more specific your answer about the mechanics on airfoil outside the plane, the better. And remember, no cheating! Also, for experienced pilots that know the answer, please do not ruin it by telling everyone before any answers have been given, though if you are not certain of the answer and would like to speculate, that's fine. -Le Chaud Lapin- Guess you missed this thread: http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.av...ravel&lnk=ol&# Dan |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
On Jun 8, 11:05*am, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk At Wow Way
D0t C0m wrote: "Le Chaud Lapin" wrote in ... Hi All, This post is primarily directed toward student pilots like myself. First, I am not asking because I want to know the answer (I already know), but do a little experiment. *I have maybe 7 or 8 different sources of flight information that I rely on for ground school (Jeppesen, FAA Handbooks, etc), and none of them said _how_ it worked in sufficient detail, they only said what one must do to make the plane pitch up or downard. Probably because there are several different ways to make it work - I assume you are most familiar with the use of a servo tab. Can you name at least two other ways that it is commonly done in light aircraft? Nope. But it is good to understand how the aircraft systems work (and what can go wrong) - so continue on with the discussion... Also, for the record, my assumption of what was going on with elevator was invalid. The Jeppesen Private Pilot mentions the servo tab, and technically, they do say what it does, but very briefly, so if student is not paying attention, s/he might miss it. -Le Chaud Lapin- |
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Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.
On Jun 8, 12:21*pm, wrote:
On Jun 7, 11:08 pm, Le Chaud Lapin wrote: Also, for experienced pilots that know the answer, please do not ruin it by telling everyone before any answers have been given, though if you are not certain of the answer and would like to speculate, that's fine. -Le Chaud Lapin- * *Guess you missed this thread: http://groups.google.ca/group/rec.av...wse_thread/thr... Did indeed. Just glad that the answer is not laid-out in first few posts. For students that are reading this, don't cheat by reading that thread! There is no point in giving your answer if you look it up first. -Le Chaud Lapin- |
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