It sure appears that the 707 flew like a truck. Not simply a truck, but a truck with too small a rudder. Davies certainly didn't like the low V speeds / diffi

It sure appears that the 707 flew like a truck. Not simply a truck, but a truck with too small a rudder. Davies certainly didn't like the low V speeds / difficult controllability in the original version. You know there's a problem when the manufacturer doesn't like being aboard for an engine out test around Vmcg. Goddam those pilots goofing off, rolling the 707. And then, the others doing excessive Dutch roll without yaw dampers on...