Thomas Borchert writes:

Why would "neutral trim" be important?

It allows for maximum control movement in both directions.

For that matter, what would it be?

Neutral trim in cruise, usually.

What you get is a range of allowable CGs, which often depends on total
weight. This all has to do mostly with elevator authority. Trim (as in
the trim wheel) is not really important, trim is just a tool to relieve
the pilot.

Any trim adjustment has an effect on the remaining elevator authority
beyond the trimmed position.

Once you've figured this out, ponder why an aircraft will be faster or
consume less fuel if the CG is as aft as possible.

I'm not worried about speed or fuel consumption. I'm not in a rush,
and I generally take off with full tanks, at least in the Baron.

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