I have a new controller and I'm setting the subtrim on the elevator. When I take my hand off the stick is the plane supposed to slowly go down or stay level?
elevator subtrim
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I haven't heard the term subtrim yet, what do do you mean by that? When you use elevator trim you can trim most airplanes to maintain a somewhat constant airspeed. That changes if you have a fly by wire aircraft or when autopilot or auto throttle are engaged.
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Subtrim is the digital trim on an rc controller for elevator.. I'm using a Turnigy Evolution. To make sure I have it set right, is the plane supposed to fly straight or slowly point down when I let go of the elevator stick?
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It's trimmed out when it continues to fly straight.
If the nose drops down it will pick up speed and eventually be trimmed out for that higher speed.