Troubleshooting; Distraction; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Control column seemed a little stiffer than normal on rotation during takeoff; but not unsafe.  During landing; control column seemed to stop at a point during flare while arresting the descent prior to touchdown. I had to add significant additional back pressure; and the column freed and the flare was completed. Touchdown was normal. Writeup was made in the maintenance log.
A B757 Captain reported the control column stiff on takeoff; but binding during land which required significant force to overcome in the flare.