"Doug "Woody" and Erin Beal" wrote in message
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On 4/4/04 1:46 PM, in article , "Tarver
Engineering" wrote:


"Doug "Woody" and Erin Beal" wrote in message
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SNIP

Missed the front part of the conversation, John. What exactly did he
say?

I made a claim WRT the break out force of the F/A-18 stick and monkey
came
by to correct me.


I'm not sure what break-out force you're talking about. Granted, my only
experience with MECH is during FCF's, but when you motor the right engine
(no generators on line), the stabs just move--period. If there was any
sensation of a "break out" force, I'd down the jet for binding flight
controls.

There is a cable system connected such that the stick continues to work for
a total electric failure in the F-18ABCD.