The best fighter of WWII

[taildraggernut]

Pilot compatibility

Explain this one, I thought if it had a seat and controls it was pilot compatible.

[Moggy]

If memory serves it was ease of use, it's a long time since I've seen the magazine. Perhaps someone still has the magazine, I remember it was an American publication.

[SiThSpAwN]

Originally Posted by taildraggernut

Explain this one, I thought if it had a seat and controls it was pilot compatible.

I am sure some planes were better designed for pilot function than others, I am sure that's what they mean with that.

[Moggy]

I've found the details on another website so excuse the typing. The magazine was Flight Journal from August 2003 and the author was Corky Meyer;

Pilot compatability
experienced pilots didn't fight wars; hastily trained conscripts that BECAME experienced pilots fought them.
the plane should therefore be comfortable for a 200hr, wartime-trained pilot to fly.
docile flight characteristics, high performance, good cockpit design & outside visibility, comfort, armored/self-sealing fuel tanks, and the resulting low accident rate.

[taildraggernut]

Originally Posted by Moggy

If memory serves it was ease of use, it's a long time since I've seen the magazine. Perhaps someone still has the magazine, I remember it was an American publication.

Originally Posted by SiThSpAwN

I am sure some planes were better designed for pilot function than others, I am sure that's what they mean with that.

Yes that does make sense thanks.