Hornet or Harrier?

To the OP, Hornet. It just gives you more options. I love the Harrier, but the Hornet is a one stop shop. It can do it all.

I have all the aircraft except the Christen Eagle II and i would say go the hornet.Harrier is fun but the hornet is just more capable.On the other hand if you have the cash get both.:thumbup::pilotfly:

I have A10A, F15C, FA18 and just got the Vyper and it is quickly becoming my GO TO aircraft as it is sooo capable!!

If you don't have a lot of experience with modern jets the Hornet's avionics and systems are probably easier to learn. Aside from Carrier operations it's just less work load at least. The Harrier has a very high pilot work load on many levels. Assuming you have little to no experience, I'd say, Viper, Hornet then Harrier would be easiest to most difficult. Harriers are notoriously difficult to fly in real life.

If you don't have a lot of experience with modern jets the Hornet's avionics and systems are probably easier to learn. Aside from Carrier operations it's just less work load at least. The Harrier has a very high pilot work load on many levels. Assuming you have little to no experience, I'd say, Viper, Hornet then Harrier would be easiest to most difficult. Harriers are notoriously difficult to fly in real life.

I recently tried out the Harrier in the free to fly days and also found it to have too much of a work load to do anything in it. Even though I still think the harrier is a cool aircraft it is simply not for me. The Hornet on the other hand I did not mind at all. It had an acceptable work load level while still renaming enjoyable to operate. But since I already have the Tomcat and I am still learning it I don't really have a need for the Hornet.

The Viggen has become my most favorite aircraft not necessarily because of its sharp looks but mostly because its simplicity to operate. It has been the only aircraft I have flown so far that fits my comfort level of complexity like a glove. It's like I just understand it. Then the F-14B is my second favorite.

I had missed the F-16 tryout, but I still would like to check it out to see how I would like it.

Coming primarily from the Hawg, then spending a little time in the Hornet, I am having the most fun in the Harrier so far. FARP work is a blast, especially with the Marston Mats mod. I know nothing of the Harrier so I am oblivious to any "systematic shortcomings". Some things are easier to use in the Harrier versus the A-10C, some not. I am still struggling with not using A-10 HOTAS switchology from muscle memory. Overall I've been surprised and impressed with the Harriers capabilities as is. The Hornet is a fun all rounder, good at everything-master at none, but I've had more fun with the AV-8 challenge. Even your f*** ups with a friend provide hilarious moments.