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Hi Bob,
Yes, i noticed the enormous effect of the trim-tabs.
Trim to the limits at cruise was one of the items in the test program for my 
plane.
And, exactly as in your experience, the forces, especially for the nose-up
situation, were so much, that i was afraid something would break. 
The experience changed my opinion about the danger of the your out-of-control 
trim
motor story, which i clearly remember. 
I have now a clear marking next to the pullable circuit breaker for the trim 
system,
on the panel and in my mind, should this ever happen. 
Now i am writing this, i realize that the other action would be to slow down the
plane, it would probably lower the stick forces to a manageable level as well.
To be checked!
Still waiting for opinions on the one not-connected trim-tab leading to 
destruction
scenario though!
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