[tomcostanza]

I'm quickly running out of space on my panel. I have Van's/Ray Allen's aileron trim and would like to not use the indicator. Has anyone done this? Seems like the only time I would need it is before take-off. After that, it either is in trim or it isn't. Can I use the stick as a pre-takeoff indicator? Advice is appreciated.

TIA

 

[Wayne Gillispie]

I can get close to neutral by feel

No roll trim ind in my panel. Only pitch. Even if out roll would be easily overpowered.

 

[GeneL]

Aileron trim

Yes you can see it in the stick prior to start up and take off. As mentioned earlier the springs in the system are easily overpowered, build on!

 

[Low Pass]

After having my Ray Allen (LED bar) aileron trim indicator installed for ~10-11 yrs, I removed it about 6 mos ago with my latest panel remodel. Haven't missed it one bit.

 

[fixnflyguy]

Dont need them

I put 3 indicators in my panel for flaps,ailerons and elevator...shouldnt have wasted my time or space. It is easier to look out the canopy for all 3, elevator included...

 

[pkill]

Hello Tom,

You might already be familiar…. Vertical Power VP-X collects all the trim/flap indications from Ray Allen Position Indicators and displays them on your EFIS, plus it greatly simplifies your wiring for many other reasons. The VP-X Pro has dual power supplies and processors for extra redundancy as well. Have a look see…...

http://www.verticalpower.com/VPX.html

pk