[TomB]

Wow, a relatively inexperienced pilot (in that type) loses control of an advanced aircraft. Now there's something you don't see very often.

Sounds series.

[Gunrunner2]

Yes. . .and speaking as a fomrer A-10 and F-15E fighter pilot, all aircraft perfom differenlty, thurst vectoring or no.

We are exploring the envelope and learning. That is why it is a "test" flight, flown by "test" pilots.

Series, yes, and hugh.

[BenLurkin]

It could have been hugh but the avionics and the pilot's instincts combined to save the day.

It's no surprise that the test pilots are greatly admired out in the Antelope Valley.