Originally Posted by
Takwis
If I want a 737 to climb, from an intermediate altitude, I push up the power. No elevator required. Same for a descent...pull power, down we go. Then elevator can be used to fine tune airspeed. Man, I wish Al Haynes was still around. He'd probably say "don't they teach anyone to FLY any more?"
This comment was directed to the individual that thought that pulling the power off on an aircraft like the B737 (with under wing engines) was the worst thing one could do to counteract a nose down trim situation at high speed.
You know, you really should
read the comments that form a discussion before interjecting.