[Pukin Dog]

I did not fly the Hornet.

However, the Hornet is a FBW aircraft, and when it loses computer control, it reverts to a pitch and rudder authority condition.

We will know very soon what happened, but at tree level, there would have been no time at all to effect any kind of controlled maneuver. Had Davis had a chance to get out, he would have done so.

[.308 PSS]

I was going to attend this show today but being we planned on the Vidalia, GA show next weekend I didnt want all that driving in one week. I am now glad we didnt go, I couldnt have driven home knowing a pilot went down.

[EGPWS]

Had Davis had a chance to get out, he would have done so.

Not if there were bystanders below at risk with an empty cockpit.

[uscabjd]

Thanks. What is FBW, and what does “pitch and rudder authority condition” mean?

I too am upset about this.