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Rick -

I understand that the reason for going to a -0.6 degree position on the HS on our ES's was to provide more control in the landing phase. This was done because of the heavier nose wi/ the IO-55x engine and a three blade metal prop.

Anyone else hear that?

John



>
> A bad scenario is that you have the horizontal so far "off" (leading edge
> up) that you run out of up elevator movement in the flare.  The other bad
> scenario is that the horizontal is so far "off" (leading edge down) that you
> need "lots" of down elevator at high speeds (added drag).