Marine F-35 pilots who switched over from the Harrier jump jet have had to unlearn almost everything they know

Marine Corps pilots transitioning from the retired AV-8B Harrier to the F-35B face challenges in unlearning old flying techniques. The F-35 reduces physical workload but increases data management, requiring pilots to adapt through simulator training. Former Harrier pilots must break habits related to the Harrier's unique control system to master the new jet.

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