How do you fly the Iris F-35 and the Harrier?

[AirForcePi1o7]

I'm talking about Vertical Take offs / landings. I always go backwards and I'm not exactly sure how to use the rudder (No button shows for a rudder control)

[Boikat]

Usually, the VTOL is controlled by the flap command.  If you go full flaps, you go backwards.  Try giving it an "F7" after setting them full back with the "F8".

[AirForcePi1o7]

Doesn't F7 Make it go back more?

[Boikat]

Yer right! I should have said "F6". (Too much multitasking Fiddling with FRAPS, FSRecorder, installing aircraft, Repainting, thumbnailing, Uploading.....   Spoon!   :D  )

[AirForcePi1o7]

Lol yeah, I'm doing homework so yeah. Thanks though but how do i use the rudders?

[Boikat]

Lol yeah, I'm doing homework so yeah. Thanks though but how do i use the rudders?

If you are not using the automatic rudder option, the default key commands are numberpad "0" and numberpad "enter".  It's eaier to use a "twisty" joystick, though.

[Capt.Propwash]

rudder controls are the exact same that you would use for helos.     VTOL characteristics are those of trying to fly a helo.   in other words, if you can fly a helo... treat the VTOL as one and you should do fine (other than to get into VTOL put your flaps down)