Where should the trim be during engine failure on takeoff?
During engine failure on takeoff you have no time to trim.
Better to concentrate to land beautifully.
So, I would keep it as untouchment = as neutral = as normally during takeoff and
& landing.
Raimo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:14 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Trims
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> Just a cautionary note:
> Some newer aviators occasionally make the approach with the aircraft
> pitch-trimmed for round-out on landing. That makes it easier for leisurely
> arrivals.
> However, some aircraft (not the Europa apparently) are very
> difficult to control in pitch if a baulked landing is called for - as in
> somebody enters the runway ahead of you and go-around is necessary. When the
> pitch trim motor is slow, the move to full overshoot power produces an
> unexpected nose-up surge. While the Europa seems to provide sufficient
> leverage to overcome this mis-trim, it takes swift reaction not to be
> overwhelmed (the action is as quick as the throttle moves). Many a surprised
> Lysander driver has looped on go-around - stings a bit.
> I'll be trimming for go-around and compensating during round-out.
> Besides, slight out-of-trim produces a more sensitive feel on the stick and
> thus supports increased accuracy.
> Cheers,
> Ferg
> PS: Corollary: Where should the trim be during engine failure on takeoff?
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