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Old 27th Apr 2015, 23:32
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N-Jacko
 
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Yes, the trim wheel. I trim for level flight with one stage of flap on downwind (or "outbound" on a one-way) and then leave it alone. I don't have enough hands to fiddle with the trim wheel on final, while adding trim reduces the effectiveness of the elevator (by the area of the tab) and interferes with muscle memory for a constant apparent rate of closure approach.

If a Maule is trimmed level downwind with take-off flap, it's pretty well set for a go-around on airfields which offer that luxury.

Your machine may vary, and you may prefer to operate differently, so like all the other drivel on this forum, the above advice is worth what you pay for it.
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