On Dec 19, 12:34 pm, "Peter R." wrote:
On 12/18/2007 6:45:56 PM, " wrote:

Besides,
I turn off electric trim as part of the pre-landing checklist.

Why do you do this?

(Curious since I own a V35B with electric trim that I exclusively.)

--
Peter

Two Reasons:
#1: Runaway trim
#2: Prevents accidental/inadvertent autopilot activation


Dan