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Old 16th Jan 2015, 14:45
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Coagie
 
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Far better to have homo sapiens trained to move the THS - and do it?
Didn't need to train Homo Neanderthalis to move the THS. It came naturally to them, but you think it's hard to find pilots that have much general aviation or military aviation experience, try finding a Neanderthal pilot nowadays (Seems like I used to see them a lot in airport lounges back in the '70's).
You'll have to ask him, but I hear that even Australopithecus' dance card is full!
I have and others have brought up the trim issue in this thread more than once, but the "Authorities" cull the postings out for the most part. Not politically correct, I guess.
Considering what trim does on a particular aircraft, in what situation and when, needs emphasis in training, so pilots given sudden control of an aircraft, might realize why their elevator inputs may not have the level of effect they want. They can then adjust the trim in a timely manner if need be.
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