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Old 19th Nov 2014, 07:36
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SpazSinbad
 
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CHECK out the SuperHorny or just Horneto pilot control movements during a carrier landing. We could guess he ain't on auto throttle. Yee Hah... The Nov 2013 video does not have the follow up mentioned in it. Quotable Quote perhaps gives an indication to those familiar with the Hornet Family.

Grim Reapers July 2014 Mark Ayton; AIR International F-35 Special Edition
"...Flying the F-35C...
...“Based on the way it handles in the landing pattern I would say it [F-35C] certainly wouldn’t be any more difficult to land on the ship than a Super Hornet. The F/A-18C Hornet is one of the most enjoyable aeroplanes to land on the boat, because you can put it exactly where you want it to be. Based on what the engineers and test pilots say about the F-35C, with flight control law upgrades, it should also attain pilot-friendly landing pattern handling characteristics that resemble those of an F-18C – that’s good for a single-engine aeroplane...."
F-35C LM Nov 2013 Seminar Arresting Hook Test Progress

Super Hornet FA-18E Control Movements Carrier Landing

USN Deck Landings Control Movements

Sea Legs Pt2 Arrest Structure Test Pax & Lake

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