Avspecs typo corrected.
The Hudson or Model 14's take off and landing characteristics have had a lot written about them, unfortunately much of it somewhat generic, imprecise and often understandably focussing on the often tragic consequences. (See the 1940 Canberra air crash which wiped out much of Australia's senior command in a catastrophic accident.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_Canberra_air_disaster )
But the fact remains that if the Model 14 was flown as it was
supposed to be, it
wasn't dangerous. The issue was that it wasn't as tolerant of 'near enough' or inexperienced techniques as earlier, less performance critical, simpler (systems-wise) types that were being flown by the pilots of the late 1930s. I would say then that it wasn't a question of being 'difficult' or that it was 'dangerous' (both terms can be applied, but aren't
strictly accurate) but that it required precise and careful flying of a precision not the norm for the training and systems of the day - hence the accidents.
Either way, on the Mosquito topic, apart from some well planned elements, the real hard work and major achievements have already been undertaken in the research and restoration processes. Flying it will only be proof of concept, and the carefully selected pilots will simply be re-proving that. Very carefully, we hope, and working hard, by whichever route, to ensure no surprises. Many of those potential surprises will, we trust, have also been eliminated by the restoration work as well.
Regards,
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