Originally Posted by
PhantomTweak
Nope, no spoilerons. Not on he Kfir. The elevons were split into 3 sections (maybe 4, but I'm pretty sure 3), each wing, and they would move in sequence, with the innermost first, depending on the control input. The farther the stick was deflected, the more sections moved. Like for example, when it was just the little movements, like during formation or regular cruise, just the innermost sections (closest to the fuselage, each side) would move. For middle sized stick deflections, like entering a pattern, and so on, the first AND second sections, and so on. The Stab-Aug did the same, small motions, mostly involving the innermost section. Of course, what moved and how far, depended on what was required for a particular motion of the aircraft. Snap roll, all 3 sections on each side would deflect in opposite directions. Sudden pitch up, same direction. See the pattern? Also, if the stick was deflected far enough, fast enough, like during ACM, the Stab-Aug would kick off. There were 3 large buttons in the cockpit, lower left of the control panel, for the Stab-Aug. Pitch, Roll, Yaw. So the pilot could easily re-engage the Stab-Aug after the sudden, sharp maneuvers were over.
Hope that all helps a little...
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