*** Posted by RUN ***
[Hi RUN,

On the contrary, I've just been reading through the Falcon 4 manual and Tiger can confirm this to (page 17-10). It states and I quote:

"The AOA indicator displays the current angle of attack numerically on a moving tape. The range is +or- 32 degrees. The tape is colour-coded from 9-17 degrees, corresponding to the colours of the AOA indexer".

This contradicts what you said about 29 degrees. I dont know maybe it's different because Falcon 4 is based on an F16C Block 50/52. I dont know what to belive now. What could the reason be.

I overheard a conversation at the Farnborough Airshow. Capt Erik C.Houston was his name and he said that they will use the overide to increase the perfomance and incase of an emegency. Is this true or was he bullshitting us, because he came across as a cocky type of guy. I was'nt sure if I could believe him or not.


Thanks.

Rapier]

It is true that the range on the indicator goes to +32, and thats normally where it is peeked when you are out of control. Just because your speedometer goes to 240 km/h doesn't mean your car can go that fast ;o)

I think Capt Housten was bullshitting you or maybe he just doesn't know his systems.

RUN