it is shocking to read (or not to read) that nobody insists on improved AOA sensors.
Those "vane" sensors became obsolete somewhere in the late 70's.
The arrival of pressure AOA sensors was one of the "major improvements" that came when the F-16 replaced the F-104.
Again, this was in late 70's.
And how many accidents with how many lives have these obsolete vane style sensors cost us since then?
I am deeply saddened that nobody INSISTS on better and fool proof sensors.
Cdt Tony Vilters
Belgian Air Force
Retired