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Hi, PN.
I don't think the area rule has gone out of fashion; because it's a fundamental law of nature. I think it has just joined the growing body of knowledge and technical capability that aircraft designers call on as they ply their craft.
The technical capability to use computers to fly an inherently unstable aircraft is a win-win outcome of basic physics; less weight, increased agility.
The key is, increasingly, the power to exploit fundamental properties of nature by using the enormous capacity we now have to process information.
Rgds SOS
I don't think the area rule has gone out of fashion; because it's a fundamental law of nature. I think it has just joined the growing body of knowledge and technical capability that aircraft designers call on as they ply their craft.
The technical capability to use computers to fly an inherently unstable aircraft is a win-win outcome of basic physics; less weight, increased agility.
The key is, increasingly, the power to exploit fundamental properties of nature by using the enormous capacity we now have to process information.
Rgds SOS
many years ago, one of the 'fast-car' mags came with a free recording (might even have been a cassette!!) of VBH experiencing passenger rides in a variety of sports and race cars. I think the idea was to listen to the soundtrack of the engine and exhaust note but I found VBH's screams and laughter far more appealing!
Great lass - obviously loves her work 
Great lass - obviously loves her work
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Bruntingthorpe Air Force
I've asked to represent the government of a reasonably close-by country that may/may not become independent after, say, 2014 and may/may not be on the lookout for our/their own ready-made, previously cherished Air Force. Apparently we, (sorry) they, might only get 2 Hercs and a Red Arrow from our/their present constitutional partners, so a few Buccs going back home to EGQS, a Nimrod and a not so shiny 10 could be useful additions to our/their fleet.
the Victor accidentally got airborne and landed again a couple of years ago
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Has any Fifth Gear watcher checked the Area Rule on Vicki
Butler-Henderson..................
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