Originally Posted by Lyman
If the TRIM is active, it absolutely compromises the elevators' authority.
Well, duh. It is supposed to be that way. I don't mind writing for a zilionth time that DP Davies has it all neatly explained.
Originally Posted by Rudderrudderrat
In ALT LAW, when he relaxed back pressure, the aircraft maintained it's nose up attitude as the speed washed off.
Just when did he relax the backpressure? You are acquainted with sidestick traces from 3rd intermediate report, aren't you? A couple of times stick goes forward but quickly gets behind neutral again and stays there before elevators even have the chance to get to neutral.