SAS,
He was prey to the same 'limits' mindset which was the 'beast' behind the accident at National many years ago. I am amazed that rather than 'offend' a coloured striping on a guage...many are quite prepared to take the plunge?

What is...or ever has been the fault of spreading bits and pieces here and there as long as the frame manages to struggle away from it's intended point of impact?

Having 'fallen through' far too many times flying trail in a multi-ship CA lift...and desperately searching for a soft spot to bounce off, whilst forcing the collective deeper still into my armpit....I completely endorse your "limits" theory.

(Had the 'pleasure' of riding those sims at FSI/Hurst far too many times to call it "fun"!!!!)

Teach it!