http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=54&highlight=electric+trimdlloyd3 said:What are the pros & cons of electric elevator trim versus the manual trim cable?
I have 2 axis electric trim (elevator and aileron) activated via a "china hat" on an Infinity joystick grip. The LED indicator lights mounted on the instrument panel show how much deflection is cranked in at any given time. Unlike some RV-6A drivers, I find the elevator trim sensitivity to be a non-issue whether at full throttle or in the pattern. This may be due to the adjustment screw being set just right on the ES-MK-111 (speed controller and relay deck) from the get go. I have not felt the need to readjust it. My guess is that sensitivity may be a problem if this optional component is not installed. Until I started flying my RV, I had no real concept of how just how much difference a few gallons imbalance in each fuel tank can effect the centering of the joystick. The electric aileron trim is often used to compensate for fuel imbalances at any given moment. I could not be happier with my electric trim system and plan on installing exactly the same components on my RV-8 kit someday.dlloyd3 said:What are the pros & cons of electric elevator trim versus the manual trim cable?