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Old 1st Nov 2011, 23:58
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Originally Posted by DozyWannabe
Under all laws - even without protections, as the speed decays the control mode gradually transfers from "G" command to pitch command, meaning that the autotrim will not trim to stall with stick neutral due to decaying speed alone.
Not sure your're right there. Perpignan traces show exactly what you say can't happen.

I think you'll find that as speed decays, more elevator / trim will be needed to maintain stable attitude, and autotrim will happily provide it - up to the stops.
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