A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
1-3
(a) Set attitude as required;
(b) Move trim handle to alleviate control column pressure; then
(c) Adjust trim as necessary for other attitudes.
c. A ratchet-type control mounted on the base of the control column (Stick Trim). A
lever on the control column adjusts a ratchet system mounted below the cockpit
floor.
(1) Operation of Stick Trim - The trim is operated with the fingers of the control
column hand by aft pressure on the locking lever. The control stick is then
moved to the position that gives the desired attitude at which point the
locking lever is released to engage the trim lock.
(2) Stick Trim should be full forward for take-off.
(3) Setting Stick Trim in cruise flight:
(a) if time and altitude permit, allow the control column to move to the
trimmed position;
(b) gently squeeze and hold the Stick Trim lever back against the
control column;
(c) while holding the Stick Trim lever in position, adjust the control
column position to set the desired cruise attitude/airspeed;
(d) once established, gently release the Stick Trim lever; then
(e) give the Stick Trim lever a small push forward to positively engage
the ratchet.
(above sub paras added 2016)
12. Instruments. Flight instruments are mounted on the instrument panel in the front cockpit,
and include altimeter, airspeed indicator, magnetic compass and either a VSI or variometer.
Some gliders are equipped with instrument panel mounted radios and transponders.
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