How to trim a plane | The poor man's autopilot | Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2021
  • Trimming is sometimes called the poor man's autopilot, or the cruisecontrol of the plane. Why? Because trimming makes your flying almost effortless. It's a simple but often overlooked skill in flight sims.
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Komentáře • 72

  • @carlosfernandes7677
    @carlosfernandes7677 Před 2 lety +6

    what I really like about your videos is that it's always straight forward. no bullshit.

  • @hardwaybets
    @hardwaybets Před 2 lety +26

    You are absolutely and single-handedly the best at explaining these flying concepts! Thank you so much!

  • @itsperksen
    @itsperksen Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this. It helped me alot in trimming :) 9:30 timestamp for me to come bck here

  • @ddaywarrior
    @ddaywarrior Před rokem +3

    Wow, you totally changed my outlook on GA. I guess other resources explained the same things, but it only clicked with me watching your video. Thanks.

  • @sailendrapamidi
    @sailendrapamidi Před 2 lety +16

    I was having challenge keeping the plane levelled and your explanation is so detailed and clear. I am excited to try this now on MSFS. Great Job! Subscribed!

    • @dylanosborne2575
      @dylanosborne2575 Před rokem +1

      Haven't watched the video but did your nose keep going up no matter what and trimming never works on xbox no matter what I put it at it doesn't change

  • @jorgepadua5802
    @jorgepadua5802 Před rokem +3

    I love how you say trrrim

  • @neilsimmons9582
    @neilsimmons9582 Před 2 lety

    Lol this is the first time I've heard anyone break down throttle / altitude like this, bravo!

  • @lienevikmane7216
    @lienevikmane7216 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I start my training flight tomorrow and It really helps ❤

  • @jaylileon8147
    @jaylileon8147 Před měsícem

    Thank you for the info. This is great. Something for me to look forward to mastering!! Hava a nice day mate.

  • @VroodenTheGreat
    @VroodenTheGreat Před rokem +1

    When the trim tab moves on the elevator, it actually forces the entire elevator one direction or the other to pitch the nose. It's a little elevator for the elevator.

  • @ryanr6240
    @ryanr6240 Před 2 lety +1

    Just downloaded Flight Simulator a few days ago, this trim thing is something I am trying to figure out. It's sort of easy to understand but confusing at the same time. Thanks for trying to explain it.

  • @jpdjohn
    @jpdjohn Před rokem +2

    Thank you, this is the clearest explanation of what trim is and how to use it I have been able to find. I now think I have what I need to practice and get good at trimming. Thanks again.

  • @NOELTM
    @NOELTM Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent video you help me understand how to properly fly the aircraft rather than just guessing and getting totally confused!

  • @xtek465
    @xtek465 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow. That was great. You are a very good instructor. Very helpful information that one tends to overlook. I would love to see you apply your considerable talents to tutorials on the basic flight instruments, the Garmin instruments (530, 1000 and 3000), autopilot operation, NDB, VOR, GPS, ILS, and RNAV. I realize that quite a lot but all of these items are of great interest to flight simmers and would be greatly appreciated. BTW, another great topic is flight planning with not only the built-in MSFS approach but also with a sophisticated 3rd party add-on like Little Navmap.

  • @NuriaSanMartinvianuria
    @NuriaSanMartinvianuria Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks I am a newbie in flight simulator- this is the best video explaining TRIM, so far I am enjoying a new hobby. Excellent

  • @juampi46
    @juampi46 Před 10 měsíci

    Very clear explanation for people like me, who is starting to study and understand these new concepts. Thanks 😊

  • @seank1880
    @seank1880 Před 2 lety

    amazing vids i just discovered your channel and learning loads of info for ppl you have A brilliant ability to teach and lots of paitients, your vids a well made and tond is perfect i cant understand why you do not have more subscribers , have you got your ppl . thanks for vids hi from ireland 🇮🇪

  • @bekithembamoyo1593
    @bekithembamoyo1593 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you, thank you for explaining things so clearly and for making flying looks so easy for a newbie like me. Your videos are building my confidence in learning how flying works, you teach the basics and make flying enjoyable, again, thank you, thank you.

  • @mrmurray4374
    @mrmurray4374 Před 3 lety

    Thanks loads mate. Missed your videos. Keep it up man 👍

  • @birdfightt
    @birdfightt Před 2 lety

    your channel is SUPER helpful... keep up the good work

  • @harryepotter186
    @harryepotter186 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thank you for posting !

  • @dahenriques
    @dahenriques Před 8 měsíci

    I've been an instructor for many years.
    Not a bad explanation but perhaps a bit complex while in the aircraft giving dual. An alternative method is to keep the complex theory to a minimum in the airplane. Allow the student to trim by rote while in flight then study the aerodynamics involved on the ground.
    Trim is best explained in flight by a simple demonstration followed by the student trimming the airplane.
    Example while giving dual;
    Trim simply allows you to neutralize the control pressures required to maintain a specific flight condition and configuration.
    You put the aircraft in the flight condition you desire. You adjust the power as needed to maintain that condition. Then you neutralize any and all control pressure by trimming the aircraft.
    Nose.......power......trim. It's that simple........always !
    For example.......a climb from level trimmed flight;
    The aircraft has a "climb attitude". That attitude can be demonstrated by placing the nose of the aircraft at a specific attitude above the horizon, holding it there, adding climb power, then trimming off any and all control pressure.
    This simple method will work for trim in any flight attitude and/or change in configuration.
    The name of the game for the instructor is allowing the student to trim in flight by rote after simple demonstration followed by a more thorough explanation of the why's and how's during a post flight debrief.
    Hope this helps a bit.
    Dudley Henriques

  • @niteowl360android
    @niteowl360android Před 2 lety

    Brilliant as always.
    Concepts that one may understand you put into actual practice that makes all the difference.
    I've watched so many guides on everything you have explained here, but you manage to put into practice these concepts better than most.
    Thank you

  • @cut--
    @cut-- Před rokem

    Great video thanks, very simple and perfect! I'm having trouble with the button/toggle on the Boeing yoke. I either hit it too many times or not enough. I bought a 'wheel' one.. subbed! 🙂

  • @lienevikmane7216
    @lienevikmane7216 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for this video ❤ so easy to understand ❤

  • @CoastalReelz
    @CoastalReelz Před 5 měsíci

    Great content and simply explained. Which Microsoft sim is this?

  • @tommyjefferson1080
    @tommyjefferson1080 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome job! Your videos are so well done and to the point. I have watched many videos that are good, especially Squirrel. I even purchased the Flight Academy VFR and IFR modules. However, I have learned so much more from your videos which has made MSFS 2020 even more fun. You are right, and THANKS TO YOU, that understanding trim as a "cruise control" made everything so much easier. Adjust throttle to maintain vertical speed as you adjust trim for air-speed absolutely clicked for me in this video. Thank you so much and please continue sharing your knowledge. There are still newbies like myself that can really benefit from even the simplest of topics!

  • @SergioooFerretti
    @SergioooFerretti Před rokem

    Good job. So clear

  • @frysimulation
    @frysimulation Před 2 lety

    Your attention to detail is Amazing. My go-to channel for learning. Would like to see a video about using patterns to practice your landings.

  • @felixfernandezdecastro6251
    @felixfernandezdecastro6251 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for this excellent explanación 😊😊😊

  • @potnissanjeev123
    @potnissanjeev123 Před 5 měsíci

    HI, The information provided by you is excellent and much needed by all.
    Can you let me know as to how you have stabilized the aircraft quickly without getting in the oscillation's mode.

  • @lawrencequave7361
    @lawrencequave7361 Před rokem +2

    I just downloaded FS2020 about two weeks ago (FSX finally broke irreparably with Windows 10) and I have been working with the C-172 and F/A-18E. Vertical TRIM worked well in FSX but it won't hold with FS2020. I've tried several different things but am of the opinion now on 8/2/2022 that vertical Trim simply doesn't work in FS2020. Two years ago we watched with eager anticipation the great improvement in scenery graphics in FS2020, but if aircraft don't work, what good is it? The product was either release prematurely, or the development staff is spread too thin working on other 'games' besides FS2020. I wish I had FSX back, but--as I said--it seems to be broken irreparably.

  • @ricardograde5134
    @ricardograde5134 Před 2 lety

    Very well put

  • @Abood-gb7qg
    @Abood-gb7qg Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your video
    May you tell me please during the climb I have to trim up or down?

  • @sean19
    @sean19 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for this video

  • @sandman9670
    @sandman9670 Před 2 lety

    good tutorial. and explanation

  • @carlosfernandes7677
    @carlosfernandes7677 Před 2 lety

    thanks for sharing

  • @IndustryPets
    @IndustryPets Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @Sc00terNut
    @Sc00terNut Před 5 měsíci

    Where on Earth are you flying? Looks like Nahanni National Park. It's so beautiful.

  • @Chucklesrailarchive
    @Chucklesrailarchive Před 8 měsíci

    Trouble with all this is and domestic sims is that you cannot “feel” the aircraft as you can in a real one. Until someone brings out a good yoke with feedback this will always be a problem with sims. I believe there is one but it’s expensive (£1000 in the uk approx) and l have no idea if it’s any good. When l was pilot training my instructor used to tell me to use “pat” for level changes that’s Power Attitude Trim. In domestic sims you end up using the trim to change the pitch which is wrong.

  • @zstork
    @zstork Před rokem

    Very good video.

  • @RyanCarbo96
    @RyanCarbo96 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic thanks subbed

  • @mohinderpalsingh9262
    @mohinderpalsingh9262 Před rokem

    One of the best experience

  • @fabiodufsa
    @fabiodufsa Před 2 lety

    Obrigado!

  • @svorgz3654
    @svorgz3654 Před rokem +1

    This isn't just a "how to trim" video, this is also teaches a lot about "how to fly an airplane". Thank you for sharing this valuable resource...are you a teacher by any chance? :P

  • @Despiser25
    @Despiser25 Před 7 měsíci

    Ive had an extremely difficult time with the most basic things in this sim. I have no similar problems in any other sim. Using my TM Hotas to set trim is an exercise of frustration. It kinda moves like it is being controlled by someone else. I have no fine control. That Ive had to spend 4 hours on this already with no solution in sight is so unacceptable. Two buttons, up trim and down trim. Why is that so hard?

  • @hasanislove
    @hasanislove Před rokem

    hey , I have one issue that just came yesterday now I dont if iam doing something wrong or idk , but when I would use the plane and takeoff it would takeoff , but now my trim is 0% , always and whenever I takeoff , it just nose dives for some reason I wouldn't set the trim for any flight and it would takeoff and land smoothly idk what causing this

    • @peterpickguitar
      @peterpickguitar Před 5 měsíci

      In a cessna you can trim up a little and you don't need to use flaps. If you do use flaps and then put them up your plane will want to nose dive which indicates your trim is not set properly. When landing, I have one question. Do you land pushing and pulling the yoke ? If yes thats the wrong way. When landing, set trim so that when you reduce speed you slowly go down. When you want to lift nose, increase speed. In other words, you are controlling height with throttle. Remember trimming is something we constantly adjust. Its not one setting and then thats it.

  • @prinzphillippe202
    @prinzphillippe202 Před rokem

    More videos pls

  • @user-gv3uz1qd6z
    @user-gv3uz1qd6z Před 10 měsíci +1

    The trim setting doesn't work well.
    It seems to be assigned to the joystick button, so I'm using the button to set trim. However, ①when I try to make some subtle setting by pressing the button once or twice, the reaction is very little or none. And if I keep pressing it, it suddenly moves a lot. Also, ②even if I could set the trim, it would not be stable(not be kept in that position), and after a while, it will move to other position.
    I'm a FS beginner, so I don't really know, but③ is trim work like this?
    I would appreciate it if you could give me your comment on the above three points.

    • @MrN_22
      @MrN_22 Před 4 měsíci

      Did you figure it out? I have the same issue. It wont stay at the same trim level

    • @user-gv3uz1qd6z
      @user-gv3uz1qd6z Před 4 měsíci

      It hasn't been solved yet. However, I started the “Bush Trip” game after that, and I have found that I can control the trim in that game!

    • @MrN_22
      @MrN_22 Před 4 měsíci

      @@user-gv3uz1qd6z same, seems to be dependent on the game mode and plane you use

    • @user-gv3uz1qd6z
      @user-gv3uz1qd6z Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely!

  • @unclerixzy5075
    @unclerixzy5075 Před 2 lety

    my plane goes up by itself and even if i set trim id doesnt seem to work
    it either keeps going up or down how do i fix

    • @uptopaviation
      @uptopaviation Před rokem

      make small changes, adjust throttle and look out for V speed changes. You have to "chase the needle" but it'll work

  • @shariqinfo8015
    @shariqinfo8015 Před rokem

    Very good and well explaind .. i was understanding the relation of throttle and pitch but you confirm my approach of understanding.. thanks a lot..

  • @tacnav4465
    @tacnav4465 Před 2 lety +1

    I came to this looking for a hint to stabilise my MSFS 2020 C-152 in the yaw axis. I can trim the aircraft for pitch beautifully, but as soon as I go hands off, which is the whole point, the aircraft enters a gradual left turn. I have to continually apply a little right yaw to stabilise the heading, which is both tiring and frustrating. I know that there is no manual rudder trim on a C152 but, in reality, the engineers would have adjusted a fixed trim tab on the rudder for cruise flight (done by bending it) to counter this force. So, I am looking for an artificial method of stabilising a pitch-trimmed aircraft in MSFS 2020 for heading - perhaps in settings?

  • @McRookworst
    @McRookworst Před rokem +1

    Lekker accentje maat :p

  • @ootrip40
    @ootrip40 Před rokem

    engelse uitspraak is ook wel een handige vaardigheid, vooral dat trrrim

  • @wenvalley1825
    @wenvalley1825 Před 3 měsíci

    Great example how to stretch a five minute video into 20 minutes. Redundant much????

  • @txkflier
    @txkflier Před rokem

    This would be a great video if your English was easier to understand..

  • @saulgoodman9721
    @saulgoodman9721 Před 22 dny +1

    i smell dutch