Stumpy - stay away dude!
iRaven,
I worked with SFO on this project and anything he writes is completely 'un-spun' and correct as to the true state of the aircraft.
As to the so called 'list' it is very poor. I am travelling so don't want to waste time answering all points but here's a few.
VMCA - stall limited as predicted. I should know I personally flew the test points. Same with VMCL - both static and dynamic.
VMCG - very cross wind dependent and initially higher than predicted. Gurney flap on the rudder brought VMCG to a useable number. I should know, I personally flew the test points. VMC numbers are just that, numbers defined from test points - no handling issues as you suggest.
Sonobouy restriction. All test points flown, no issues. Again I should know... Awaiting the formal clearance following analysis. Agreed that it is poor that the aircraft did not have the clearance but it was on its way - no more flying needed.
Ailerons - it was the Aieron Feel Trim Unit located at the back of the bomb bay. Please show me a birdsrtike report from the MR2/MR1 from in the bomb bay - not a credible failure...
I could go on but the snow is too good.
I accept that the aircraft is cancelled but true facts only please.
SFO/Betty/Rum stay strong!
Last edited by MOA; 31st Jan 2011 at 15:57.
Reason: Typos on the iphone