Trim

[Tyty7793 0]

This is probably a stupid question, but am I correct that while on approach, the NG will autotrim to help maintain control even if autopilot is disengaged? I feel like I saw somewhere that it does.

[trisager 2]

You may be thinking of speed trim, which works at light loads and high thrust settings. You are most likely to see it working if you are hand-flying a takeoff and climb. I suppose it could kick in during approach if the conditions are right.

[badderjet 177]

It does. It did for me earlier today. I don't think it's important what phase of flight it's in, but more the conditions as you state them.

[Tyty7793 0]

Thanks, I just wanted to verify that. I had a little disagreement with one of these youtube "armchair pilots" who thinks knowing how to press cntrl E makes him know how to fly a real plane. People like that give us real simmers a bad name. But thanks again for the help.