ORIGINAL: bruce88123
Ken's method is good. I found it easier in the good ol days of mechanical trims but the electronic trims do it fine too. I just find it a bit more of a hassle. I just like to be able to glance down and see wher my trims are set (old school, I admit it).
I agree with seeing where the trim tabs are set. What I like to do is center my trims tabs whenever possible. As I make my maiden/trim flights I will note where the trims are set. I will then make mechanical adjustments to the clevis for that control and adjust it so that the trim tab is centered when the plane is flying trimmed out. By doing this I now know where my trims should be at any time. If I bump a trim tab I know where to return it to for flight so the plane will be trimmed when I take off.
Ken