robmlufc

Correct

You can drop the undercarriage (Helium filled blow down bottle) and flap the rudder (manual reversion) around a bit when you run out of engine. The other flying controls are all powered purely from the hydraulic pumps connected to the engine.

What's your JPT? In landing mode there is an additional requirement for JPT >692

Mvsgas scan says exactly that water flows until airspeed exceeds 250kts.

No, water should always stop flowing above 250kts. You should get a H20 Sel caption above 250kts. The only difference between the two modes is the JPT requirement in Land mode. I've attached the water flow logic.

The only difference is that in LDG the water does not start flowing until JPT is above 692Deg C (Max normal lift dry JPT), to conserve water.

Haha, I know the feeling!

Yeah water flow is constant at about 225psi pressure. WAR, are you ex JFH?

Certainly with the older less powerful engines, water was always required for hovering, even with pylons removed. I can't speak so much for the AV8B but on the Gr7/9 with the latest mk107 engine, the water was only really there as ballast and for use in hot high altitude conditions.

Worth remembering that the carrier Veinticinco de Mayo spent most of the conflict hiding in port, after the General Belgrano was sunk. The conflict may well have been fought differently if that was not the case.

On the real aircraft you just lift the switch up and it springs back down once you're passed idle. Much like the warthog shut off. The nozzles move even when the engine isn't running, not sure if that has been mentioned. Loving it so far though, brings back memories!

Cott mostly for me! Started with the GR9 JUMP program and was there till the end. I miss the Harrier Force days.

I guess you were at Cottemore or Wittering Harry?

That's the GR9 development airframe, which is why it's loaded with Brimstones. I think only 2 airframes had that capability before the Harrier was binned.

RPS is Rudder Pedal Shaker Q Feel is the artificial feedback for the flight controls, it provides the pilot with resistance on the stick and rudder pedals depending on airspeed and altitude. It's a hydraulic system.