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Old May 16th 08, 11:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Tina
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Default Maintaining altitude

More flaps, don't you realize your e name is giving him the real
insider clue -- that flap extension and retraction is the superior
way?


On May 16, 6:27 am, More_Flaps wrote:
On May 16, 4:59 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:

Is it better (in a small GA aircraft) to maintain altitude using minor changes
in pitch and trim alone, or using both pitch/trim and throttle adjustments?
I'm asking just about maintaining altitude once there, not climbing or
descending to an altitude.


Define "better". Better yet hit pause.

Cheers