Thanks for the info, I would certianly agree that the lateral control is limited and the high lateral stability when you induce sideslip as you kick off drift is tricky to accurately control. I'm working on a 30kt crosswind limit, and that was difficult enough. I did think that the aileron controls were pretty effective, I flew the aircraft with the large vortelons, obviously some concern over aileron authority at high angles of attack by Embraer. If I may, I have another 145 question. Did you ever find the it difficult to fly accurate speeds with the autopilot off (+/- 5knots) and was there any difference between approach and cruise configurations. I found accrurate pitch trimming difficult, and got no feedback over a 20kt range from the trim speed as speed reduced or increased. If any other 145 drivers can add anything please feel free.
Thanks