Originally Posted by
Robbiee
According to my textbook, Dissymmetry of Lift is corrected by the teetering and feathering of the main rotor. However, I also remember being told that the trim in the R22 was to compensate for Dissymmetry of Lift. So, which is it?
Anyone know enough about the R22 to clear this up?
In the cruise you are holding the cyclic in a position to counteract inflow roll and flap back - the trim relieves some or most of that force. I believe.
edit - exactly what the POH says:
https://robinsonheli.com/wp-content/.../r22_poh_7.pdf