Hi Bill,
Just a little correction
As it is now, in STOL mode, you need to give around 50% throttle to maintain 70/80 knots when flying leveled.
Below 70 knots, the F35B will sink because of strongly reduced winglift (see last point).
When Hover mode is active, throttle position makes no difference since it's flying on auto throttle/thrust; forward speed can be influenced with stickbuttons (in my FSX implementation: ailerons trimcommands, so that you can use standard FSX controls); elevator control doesn't influence pitch attitude (auto-controlled to remain leveled); elevator control just controls vertical speed.
Now, the exact control during STOL still is a bit guesswork.
I've seen videofootage/comments that suggest that also in STOL (non-Hover mode) the F35B is on autothrust, and you set airspeed with the throttle (so throttle position indirectly determines airspeed, and required actual thrust and nozzle/fan position is then calculated/set by FMC).
And a much lower possible airspeed (like 20 Knots) in non-Hover mode.
But unless someone with detailed, factual knowledge can describe me exactly how it works IRL, my educated guess is as good as anyone's
If/when that's fully cleared, I'll certainly make an update.
Cheers, Rob
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