TIL the hat switch on post-WW2 jets controlled the trim.

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11/08/2015 at 02:49 • Filed to: None

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I always thought it controlled the radar curser. Nevermind the fact that most planes didn’t have radars with slewable radar displays.

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11/08/2015 at 08:26

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http://falcon4.wikidot.com/avionics:hotas

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11/08/2015 at 11:57

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What airplane is that? It looks like it’s parked in somebody’s garage.

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11/08/2015 at 21:06

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Ha you’re right! I didn’t even notice that. I googled F-86 cockpit so I assume that’s what it is.