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RE: Aileron and elevator trim

Subject: RE: Aileron and elevator trim
From: Jim Thursby <athursby@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:12:33
I have tested it in full up and down trim conditions. It's a bit of pull or
push, but you can do it if necessary. Better to have a pullable breaker or
switch to disconnect the trim in an emergency.

James Thursby

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
Subject: Aileron and elevator trim

Since the Europa elevator trim (or aileron trim if fitted) has no manual
back-up, I am curious as to how controllable the aircraft is with a trim
runaway to the limit stop.
Has anyone ever experienced a trim runaway or uncommanded movement to the
trim limit (aileron or elevator)?
Can a Europa be safely flown to a landing in that condition?

Garry Copeland



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