Must be a TF thing as my Vailly does not have any weird vices. Very straight forward flyer.

I use the steep approach only in windy conditions with 1/2 flap setting. This allows this plane to penetrate any threshold turbulence. I do keep a bit of power on though, once over the threshold I cut back to a click above idle and let the flaps do their job till touchdown. regular non windy days it's 3/4 flap, shallow glide path and throttle it in.

I have never experienced any elevator blanking on this plane, but that's not to say the TF doesn't suffer from it.

Is the down trim at high speeds a TF P-47 characteristic ?

My Vailly hardly changes pitch at all, even when the flaps come down. My wingloading is probably higher which would explain that.

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