Henra - very interesting paper - would like to see an equivalent essay on the Rafale!
I thought that this passage was quite interesting:
"The demand for linear aerodynamics for the flight control system is always present with every aircraft design. However, there is also a view that, because the FCS is clever, it can cope with very non-linear aerodynamics. The phrase often heard was "never mind, the FCS will take care of it!" In the case of Eurofighter, the level of instability that was required for the overall aircraft was such that linear aerodynamics became a much firmer requirement, together with good aerodynamics from the flying controls. "
I have to say that I thought that FCS would be able to take care of any anomalies in the aero-design.