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Old 18th Mar 2019, 15:39
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Originally Posted by FCeng84
Don't forget that slowing to about 250 knots also allows the control system to use full elevator travel. At speeds above that "blowdown" or "blowback" (choose your desired label) occurs and the system is not able to push the elevator to its full travel limits.
Bingo, you are reducing the effectiveness of the miss trimmed stab and increasing elevator effectiveness.
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