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Old 6th August 2004 | 06:53
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Captain Lai Hai
 
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Check with your instructor first before leading with the thumb button when trimming cyclic forces

Leading with the thumb is the exact opposite to what I was taught as it burns out trim motors due to the much higher workload they are subject too in overcoming the cyclic forces.

I think you will be shown to position the cylic first then trim out.
After a short period of time you'll be doing it without thinking about it.

Call the Aeropower boys they have around eight 500's I think and they would be more than happy to yarn with you about it

Fly safe
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