So random question from a help bubba regarding OCF in a hornet. I have heard that in certain conditions, all displays will show an arrow saying push the stick in what ever direction. Why? Doesn't the AFCS/autopilot/whatever you call it have full authority to move the controls regardless of stick position? Am I missing something?
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The jet immediately drives the leading edge and trailing edge flaps to 34* and 4* down, respectively. This is done regardless of lateral stick position.
Applying full lateral stick with the command arrow engages the ASRM (automatic spin recovery mode), which disables CAS (basically the flight computer 'magic'), allowing full aileron, rudder, and stabilator authority without control surface interconnect.
In other words: PFM.