1) I noticed that I can use the aileron trim switch to increase and decrease the forward speed while hovering. I can get the plane to backup. Will the real F-35B backup?
2) The doc says that the real F-35 can get up to 1.67 M. I can get 589 kts at 30,000 ft. which is not 1.67 M.

3) The manual says you must decrease the wt. to 40,600 # for VTOL operation. I can takeoff at max. wt. (not 40,600 #) Why?

In the old version 42,000 # or less was necessary.

Thanks, Bob.

Hi. Thanks for the reply. I just did a VTOL takeoff at 53,525#. I remember on the old version that I had to use the fuel dump mode to get down to 42,000 #before I could do a VTOL. I am asking why I can do a VTOL at that weight?

Another question is that I use auto-coordination as I don't have a twist joystick. I programmed two keys to do a yaw right and left but I don't get very good control. It's too coarse. I don't see any yaw center function. I tried using rudder trim but it did not work for rotation or heading in VTOL flight. Any suggestions? Regards, Bob.