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Old 9th Apr 2019, 12:58
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DaveReidUK
 
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Originally Posted by TryingToLearn
But this proves that electronic trim is less powerful than manual trim, right?
No, it simply proves that manual trim inputs outvote electric trim (and A/P trim) inputs by design.

Or can the motor distinguish where the force is coming from?
Yes, it can.

Originally Posted by Just This Once...
So being unable to use the electric trimmers whilst pulling back on the column is a design feature, hard-wired into the system.
You can trim ANU while pulling back on the column, but not AND.
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