Ray Lovinggood wrote:

I haven't tried this above 60 knots, but below 60 knots,
there is no problem. And because it trims nicely at
75 knots, I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem to let
go of the stick for a few seconds at that speed either.
Usually, I only need to let go for a couple of seconds.
It doesn't take long to peel a banana or open a pack
of 'nabs.'

It isn't a trim issue on the Std Cirrus, it is a G induced control
movement. It does not have a "balanced" elevator drive mechanism,
meaning a positive G surge tends to _increase_ the amount of "up"
elevator, which tended to increase the G loading, which ... you get the
idea. You can feel the stick reacting to bumps and surges as you fly it
a higher speeds. That was why letting go of the stick a speeds over 80
mph in my Std Cirrus was most unwise. At lower speeds, especially
thermalling, no problem.

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