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Old May 9th 06, 12:00 AM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
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John Carrier wrote:

"Guy Alcala" wrote in message
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"B.C. Mallam" wrote:

I was told that the Blues fly with down trim during their shows, anyone
know
and if they do why?


IIRR, it's so that they always have a slight back pressure on the stick,
making
tight formation flight easier.


True. With the F-18, a spring bungie (sp?) is used to overcome auto-trim
which isn't great for the tight work they do.


Presumably the T-Birds don't use trim, because the F-16 stick barely moves at
all.

Guy