but I don't need to have to understand control theory.
just for clarity in this part of the discussion, by 'castoring' do we mean powered (like the Merlin) or free castoring? (like the Puma) as the Puma can ground taxi without a powered nosewheel so the Flynx should be able to.
Currently doesnt the RN Lynx have a free castoring nose wheel to allow turns on the deck, same reason as the main wheels can be toed ? nd isnt that analagous to the puma situation, or am I getting my knickers in a twist?
WG13: the 'problem' comes back to (from the users point of view) a poor defintion of the requirement, once more not the suppliers fault, you should get EXACTLY what you asked for, nothing more or less.
Without a detailed involvement in the design and qualification process (which I also dont have) why makes you think a release for a new aircraft with dedicated trails assets isn't achievable, it's pure conjecture (but I suppose this is a 'rumour' network after all)
DM