"Dale" wrote in message
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Just put the nose where it's supposed to be...that works regardless of
load.

That has the same "problems" as using the trim. For a given airspeed, the
pitch angle will be higher for higher weights.

That said, IMHO either technique is reasonable as a rough guide if the ASI
fails. You may be as much as five or more knots off from where you expect
to be, but assuming a normal procedure (not short-field, for example) that
shouldn't be a problem.

Pete