Third axis is to control yaw. Advantageous for the back seat folks who feel it more than front. Worth having. Here is a decent article. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/pilot/aircraft-systems-yaw-dampersCan’t find a discussion, but I presume it is here. I have a general sense but would like to understand from others. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a two axis versus three axis auto pilot?
I agree with the first two sentences. But since my wife and I always sit up front, the two axis Trio suits us fine!Third axis is to control yaw. Advantageous for the back seat folks who feel it more than front. Worth having. Here is a decent article. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/pilot/aircraft-systems-yaw-dampers
Concur and for me a yaw damper is not worth it whatsoever. I must have the only RV-10 that doesn't exhibit a Dutch roll as I never had anyone sitting back seat complain--and 99.9% of my rear seat pax have been my kids who'd let me know in a heartbeat if they weren't comfortable. YMMV....I agree with the first two sentences. But since my wife and I always sit up front, the two axis Trio suits us fine!
I wouldn’t call it a dutch roll; just a bit of tail wagging. I find just keeping my feet firmly on the rudder pedals can reduce it some. And, like you, I’ve never heard any complaints (nor had anyone get sick).Concur and for me a yaw damper is not worth it whatsoever. I must have the only RV-10 that doesn't exhibit a Dutch roll as I never had anyone sitting back seat complain--and 99.9% of my rear seat pax have been my kids who'd let me know in a heartbeat if they weren't comfortable. YMMV....
Since I have a side by side, I never felt I needed one.Concur and for me a yaw damper is not worth it whatsoever. I must have the only RV-10 that doesn't exhibit a Dutch roll as I never had anyone sitting back seat complain--and 99.9% of my rear seat pax have been my kids who'd let me know in a heartbeat if they weren't comfortable. YMMV....