Harrier transition to and from hover

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To amplify NoD's coverage:

My QFI used to shout 'Vane ****'

This thread is bound to send a call to John F who will no doubt remind you all that the Intake Momentum Drag mentioned by LAL is effectively a function of a mathematical product of engine power x yaw angle x angle of attack, and that by keeping ANY one of those at zero, it is avoided (engine power - yes, that was a problem....)

The ejection Tartare mentions is most probably the unfortunate US Marine who fatally forgot 'the rule'.