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Old 14th Nov 2014, 11:29
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If the designers and test pilots have done everything correctly then the aircraft should stall first to avoid structural damage.


That design works Ok up to Va, where the 3G loads cannot be achieved, limited by stalling.


However beyond Va, I am afraid it doesn't work like that... Some numpty is sure to do a 'Watch This!' vertical dive from 12,000ft and then wonder why the wings folded when he pulled up.
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