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Old December 15th 05, 12:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.military
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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