Just a cautionary note:
Some newer aviators occasionally make the approach with the aircraft
pitch-trimmed for round-out on landing. That makes it easier for leisurely
arrivals.
However, some aircraft (not the Europa apparently) are very
difficult to control in pitch if a baulked landing is called for - as in
somebody enters the runway ahead of you and go-around is necessary. When the
pitch trim motor is slow, the move to full overshoot power produces an
unexpected nose-up surge. While the Europa seems to provide sufficient
leverage to overcome this mis-trim, it takes swift reaction not to be
overwhelmed (the action is as quick as the throttle moves). Many a surprised
Lysander driver has looped on go-around - stings a bit.
I'll be trimming for go-around and compensating during round-out.
Besides, slight out-of-trim produces a more sensitive feel on the stick and
thus supports increased accuracy.
Cheers,
Ferg
PS: Corollary: Where should the trim be during engine failure on takeoff?
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