Otter's trim

[manhattan]

Anybody know where the real Twin Otter's trim wheel./lever/button is located?
Don't say "on the keyboard!!!!"

Thanks.

Tony, Plymouth.

[Jackpilot]

Not sure 100% but I think it is on the ceiling near the center post and could be crank.

[airbus319]

Just had a look at the maldivan air taxi world air routes dvd for you and it looks like the trim is controlled from a small boxed shape unit on the right hand side of the captain's seat, there are two buttons on the control column which look like they could be an electric trim system with the box at the captains seat being a manual overide.

Had a good look above the throttles but the only thing that is there is the throttle friction and the flaps lever above that is the overhead panel.

hope this helps

regards

Dave

[Jackpilot]

Two large knobs behind the throttles...could be it ??...or friction adj,
http://www.airliners.net/photo/De-Havilland-Canada/1085007/M/

[airbus319]

yes, its definately mounted on the captains seat, just done a screecapture and could email it to you if you want, looks like theres a rudder trim as well as the elevator trim on the panel

Dave

[airbus319]

the two large knobs above the trhottles are for throttle and pitch friction

[airbus319]

http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=3659 (http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=3659)


here's the pic, figured it was about time I learned how to post pics anyway.

http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/532/otter_trim_panel.JPG

[Gsey]

Yep the trim is mounted on a console to the right side of the captain seat

Gary

[Jackpilot]

learned something today..
Cheers

[v1_andy]

Love the Twin Otter.

A screenshot from the Pilot's manual.

Hope this helps....:D