What are the ideal trim settings for the Dash 7 for takeoff and cruise?
Depending on weight distribution, set elevator trim to zero to -2 for takeoff at 15-degree flaps. After liftoff and positive rate of climb, retract gear then flaps, and begin rolling trim downward toward -5. Initial climb out at 1280 RPM and 100% torque. Then, reduce RPM to 1210, torque to 92%. To level out, reduce power to 80-85 % and set trim around -6. Normal realistic climb-out is at 1900 FPM at 110 KIAS. Expect cruise at 180-185KIAS below 8000 ASL. See reference check list in Flight Sim.
