"Frijoles" wrote:

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flight. The first Harriers also have a much "lighter" control feel.

I've seen it described as being more of a sportscar feel vs. a sedan, i.e. more
responsive, and some experienced pilots preferred it.

I've not heard that characterization but its a good one. However, in spite
of the heavier stick forces, in conventional flight the H II is generally a
much more maneuverable aircraft.

Due to the stronger stability augmentation on the H II, it is slightly more
forgiving of inattention to sideslip generation in transition flight, and
protects the less experienced pilot as he (or she) ventures near the edges
of the envelope.

This would be the area where yaw-induced intake momentum drag rears its ugly
head, especially in the first generation a/c?

Intake momentum drag is a factor, but usually pilot action (overly
aggressive roll inputs) or inaction (don't center the vane) are usually the
biggest contributors to sideslip issues. Biggest change for most jet guys
is learning to use their feet for something other than brakes and nosewheel
steering. Particularly important factor in the first jet since the static
margin in yaw is less than the H II.

Just a note of thanks, Frijoles, from an old, broken down Ops
pogue who retired out of VMA-231 before they got the "B". I've
been watching your exchanges with Guy like a hawk, since there've
been precious few "B" pilots posting here - like you're maybe the
second or third. [Not many AV-8A pilots either, for that matter.
Fighter jocks by the score, both shade of blue, but since they
can't hover ...]
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