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AI.VIII.B.K2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Flight control and trim use.

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Flight control and trim use.

Bottom line

Trim systems relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant pressure on the flight controls. In a turn, when the desired angle of bank is reached, neutralize the ailerons and trim as appropriate.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 6 (p. 6-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-43) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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