DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - Setting Carrier Takeoff Trim

Carrier Takeoff Trim Settings are as follows:

Up to 44,999 lbs - Set Stabilizer Trim to 16 degrees
From 45,000 lbs to 48,999 lbs - Set Stabilizer Trim to 17 degrees
From 49,000 lbs and Above - Set Stabilizer Trim to 19 degrees

Happy Flying!

- Mark

[RNZA]

you have no idea how long I've been frustrated by the master caution for this. been searching for ever to find out more info.

thank you so much!! please keep making random detailed videos

[Night]

I’m new to DCS and obviously the hornet. Glad I found your channel. I like how you zoomed in on the actual buttons. Clear and slow instructions. Subbed and liked.

[overview]

Thanks very much for video - I am new to carrier launches and I've been face planting into the sea wondering what I was doing wrong. I suspected a problem in the trim, but until your video I could not find how to adjust it - thanks again

[halo]

Thank you so so much. I knew my trim was off but had no idea how to manually set it for takeoff👍👍👍

[Tridan]

Bloody good info and also nice that it is slightly different from the norm that is out there. Thanks for taking the time. Subscibed

[LAWest]

I just found your channel and don’t know why you don’t have more subscribers as you explained everything i needed to know in a reasonable amount of time in great detail. :)

[foreignmandirector]

Keyboard Controls for F/A18-C (as of 2023):
Increase Trim RCTRL+. (Right Control and period)
Decrease Trim RCTRL+; (Right Control and semi-colon)

<45000lb 16deg trim setting
45000-49000lb 17deg trim setting
>49000lb 19deg trim setting

[GYGOtv]

Just found this clip, awesome info. Just thought I'd share what I found out incase someone else is having issues with ctrl up/down not working. You can simply use your trim hat on your HOTAS to adjust (nose up and nose down). Hope that helps.

[jefflucas_life]

2:55 hold left control button and use up and down arrows. thank you

[Erv]

this was very very helpful. Greatly appreciated

[pedroamaral]

my f18 gets stuck on catapult mechanism and doesnt take off, full throttle and stuck, I dont know what im doing wrong

[RattlerSSBN]

@Bingo, just found your channel, I'll be back

[warrenzechnas]

Thank you for this video. :) Subscribed.

[RequiemOfAGame]

How do I get that right screen to display the menu with trim etc..cant seem to find it

[War_Daddy]

First of all nice video. Now can you give information on landing trim for field and carrier? Also what paint scheme is that? Is it downloadedable on the ED site? I love it

I am wondering if the rudder trim knob can be rotated, what does it do in terms of trimming the rudder?

[Orus]

how many degree of trim i need to land in a airfield with F18 if my aircraft weight 37600?

[Voltomess]

instructor on training mission says to change it to 17 using R CTRL + . but it doesn't work nothing happens when you press that

[ducky]

Dude love your video i hope your still replying to comments cuz i have a major problem. No matter what i set my trim to i just hit the water. My aircraft does NOT go up in any means for no rason. It just hits the water. If i try to go up i can but only to like 500 alt. and my speed is always 170 and i can't get it up more. I really hope u have a fix. Cheers.

[DoomOfConviction]

Wont work for me, stabs are always on 24° after I started. Immediately after I start it turn 24° and i crash in the water. On land based starts the same issue, i always have 24° after takeoff and die after 30 seconds because 24° is like hitting the stick backwards the whole time... What can i do?