sergio- Could you explain what was the flap/slat problem of the F-14 ?
BRBR
In a nutshell, if the LE slats were forced to reverse direction quickly, a
torque tube broke, and 'system' said no more movement of the slats...they
stayed at that position. If the configuration was certain ways, it precluded a
CV recovery. Why lots of F-14 pilots used manual slat deployment when fighting
it.
They just needed stronger components and a smarter deployment schedule but the
jet was pretty 'basic', not electronic at all, ala the F-16/8.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer
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