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Dennis Collin wrote:

> Interesting ... in the C172, I find that the position of the trim
> after landing (with flaps) is most nearly the correct trim for
> takeoff, regardless of the mark on the trim wheel ... must be a quirk
> of the C172 airframe.

Not quirk...full flaps landing trim designed to be ~takeoff trim
without flaps, said to be designed in by Cessna.  Also true
of C150.

Watch out for landing without flaps (as in power-off landing).
Climb-out will require significant forward pressure until trim
is adjusted.

Snowbird


