Use of the trim wheel
I know we were taught to trim out forces and not to "fly on the trim wheel". However, I've noticed myself doing the following to make adjustments to speed when on base or final:
I'll glance at the ASI and notice that my average speed is, say, 5 knots faster than it should be. Since I know from experience that a quarter turn back on the trim wheel gives me that 5 knot reduction, I go ahead and dial it in. I then continue controlling descent with throttle and glance back at the ASI to confirm the speed change. To me, this is far easier than using the "correct" method of pitching for the correct speed and then trimming out the force when I'm busy in the circuit already.
Does this behaviour cause people to clasp their hands to their ears and cry "Unnatural", or is it acceptable practice?
MQ.