Would trim have any effect if it's used in an opposite way on a stuck elevator emergency in a convential plane (eg Cessna 172)? It is not clear for me if the trim tab really acts as a mini elevator in this scenario. There is a guy (don't remember his name) who said he did tests holding the yoke in position and using trim the opposite way and unfortunately there was no effect. But a lot of books and safety articles state that it works.
What's the truth behind this? Is this more like a flying safety myth? Or a proved flying technique?
I hope none one ever is put in such a situation to test it on his own skin.
What's the truth behind this? Is this more like a flying safety myth? Or a proved flying technique?
I hope none one ever is put in such a situation to test it on his own skin.
