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Originally Posted by ElAurens
But I'm not saying two identical machines, I'm saying different machines with identical (or close enough for the real world) performance numbers.
I realize this is a somewhat cerebral discussion.
There have been posts in the past, going back all the way to the start of IL2, where there are those that say that if two aircraft have the same wing loading and power loading then they will perform the same.
This is a common thread among many sim pilots.
I'm saying this is not necessarily the case. One could be so difficult to fly that achieving it's max performance would be nearly impossible, whereas the other could have such beautifully harmonized controls that relatively inexperienced pilots could achieve the outside of the envelope with ease.
In the sim this difference would be so slight that it would make no difference.
It this making sense?
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Argh, I should have quoted excerpts of the thread to direct my responses.
I was wanting to present my experiences to CaptianDoggles point about two identical machines performing the same (post #16).
As for your initial post El, I understand where you're coming from. From the many posts, videos and books I've read / viewed over the years I think it boils down to wear and tear. It's no secret that pilots found things "different" when jumping into a new plane from their old one.
I do recall during my Airforce Cadet days when taking a joy flight in a Macchi trainer at RAAF East Sale. The pilot I flew with had recently transferred from F-111's to be an instructor, and he was having a hard time adjusting to the Macchi because he was accustomed to having his own ride (F-111). At East Sale, he had use what ever jet that was available on the day. He mentioned that he found himself always checking the IAS gauge before going into an maneuver not just because of safety, but also because all the trainers "felt" different to him. He knew all the jets could all perform at the same specs, but to him they all had their own "feel".