@ gums
A very interesting comparison between the AB and the military perspective of the time. In real-life, it also displays the disparity between the "gun slingers" and the "craddle carriers".
The important difference, is that those that flew the "gums era" FBW were actually aware of their aircraft's limitations, and acted accordingly. Hopefully, a new era is upon us where those involved in air transport ops will also have the same awareness.
Thanks again for your little bits of "Viper" reminiscences.