request for fighter pilot statistic
Ed Rasimus wrote:
The F-100 was known for it's adverse yaw--the phenomenon of having the
airplane yaw away from the direction of intended turn when a lot of
aileron/stick is thrown in. Roll hard left and the airplane suddenly
flips over to the right.
Only a problem at high angles of attack. But then why fly a fighter if
you are not going to pull g and turn? Rudder was our very best friend.
Jack
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