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Old 10th Mar 2017, 07:59
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SpazSinbad
 
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Skyhawk A-4E/F/G NATOPS has this caution (for the initially unnerving 720 degree per second roll rate at best roll speed of 250 KIAS).
"Aileron Rolls
During and upon termination of high rate aileron rolls (above 200 degrees per second) in the high speed, low altitude region, abrupt pitchdown will be noted. This pitchdown, though uncomfortable, is structurally safe and aircraft structure limits will not be exceeded provided that 360 degrees of roll are not exceeded.
CAUTION
When executing high rate, low altitude rolls (above 200 degrees per second), recovery controls must be applied after completing 180 degrees of roll to prevent exceeding 360 degrees of roll."
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