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Old 28th Apr 2012, 10:29
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exMudmover
 
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The last time the RAF tried an RVL on a carrier (back in the early days of GR1 - once again because of lack of VL performance), the pilot concerned lost directional control and pirouetted through 360 degrees while sliding gracefully between the ranks of parked aircraft! IIRC we never tried it again. Vertical was so much easier.

No doubt 'B' enthusiasts will tell me the deck RVL won't be a problem.
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