Flanker vs F-15

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On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 02:44:04 -0600, "Boomer"
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yes Flankers have a switch which over rides the FBW limits,
that's
the
only
way they can do the "Cobra" manuever.

Or you can simply apply an extra 33lb of stick force.

That is a lot, the F/A-18 breaks out at 20 lbs.

Not true - you are confusing this with aoa feedback in the stick above
20 alpha -to get more g than the programmed limiter (usually 7.5) you
must engage the paddle switch, which will then give you 33% more g.

I am refering to the force required to move the stick. My F-18 (AV6)
had a
swich on the left panel to cut out the FCS much like the MiG.

move the stick for what?

The stick moves to operate the cable actuated system control system.

Do you know the airplane at all, monkey sock?

I'm actually talking about CAS - the only FCS configuration you would
EVER fight the Hornet in - not DEL or MECH modes.