Hi All,
I've been contemplating posting this question for a while. I'm still looking for people's thoughts so here goes.
I'm 32 hours into my PPL, training in a PA-28. I have been taught throughout that the trimmer should be in the neutral position. During the take off roll, however, a little constant back pressure is required to maintain stability and ensure against 'wheelbarrowing'. Is it not worth setting a little negative trim to remove the need for constant back pressure? If so, how many turns - 1/4, 1/2, a full turn?
I've been trying to think of how the aircraft's stability might be affected as the take off roll progresses, and particularly when rotation speed is achieved, but unless I actually put it into practice (which is not something I'm proposing to do anytime soon) I'll not know. Which is where you lot come in
This might seem a trivial issue to many but as a low-houred newbie I want to get into good practices from the start.
Thanks
Tim