Originally Posted by
Interflug
Well, agreed, even though, as a passenger, I still would prefer that rollercoaster over hitting the ground with 500 mph. I those are the two choices left to us.
Maybe a new cabin announcement is in order: "In the unlikely event of a stab trim malfunction, the pilots will try to correct it with sudden rollercoaster movements. Please hold on to your dentures and glass eyes, and then help other passengers to not hit the ceiling."
Rolling the airplane on its back may be an interesting variation.