F-22 flight controls to be simulated on F-16/VISTA aircraft

F-22 program officials plan to use the modified F-16/VISTA airplane to allow test pilots to full-motion test the new fighter's handling characteristics. The test program will evaluate F-22 handling qualities in offset approach to landing, formation flying and in simulated air refueling with a KC-135...

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