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**Ed Rasimus[_1_]**

On Wed, 28 May 2008 14:47:48 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2008 13:18:55 GMT, Ed Rasimus
wrote:

The FCF profile involves rolls left and right with first half-rate and
then a full-deflection in each direction. It will make your head spin
and if you are not braced, bounce your helmet off the canopy.

It has virtually NO tactical utility.

I should think the opposite, since it wastes energy, and postpones
doing something useful.

Casady

Aileron rolls don't take much energy, and it must be acknowledged that
there is a minimum required amount of rolling agility to be effective,
but after that point increases in roll rate don't offer much.

As for defensive maneuvers, the essential basic is that all defensive
maneuvering must be done with respect to the attacking aircraft.
Failure to consider the position and potential of the attacker when
making any move will quickly lead to loss.

The truism, "lose sight, lose the fight" is basic catechism for
aspiring fighter drivers.

Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
"Palace Cobra"
www.thunderchief.org