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Old 07-24-2010, 09:53 AM   #112
Bindair Dundat
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Originally Posted by BlackArcher101 View Post
No where did I say it was pilot error if you read my post. I was referring to a loss of control caused by computer malfunction, evident by the lack of movement in the rear stabilizers. Any pilot worth his salt (and hopefully you) would move the stick to the left (or pedals) a bit to try to get out of a right roll, however the stabilizers didn't move, so I deductedhis inputs were not being translated to the control surface (ie, computer failure). Since fighter jets are naturally unstable and require a computer to actually fly, this would result in "loss of control".
Take another look...the ailerons are fully crossed, as I indicated in my previous post. The reason why the aircraft went out of control is also (IMO) spelled out for you.
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