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Originally posted by Neal:
IIRC the training losses as percentage were higher for SPADs.

Funny how with trained pilots that collection of bad traits known as the Camel was one of the more maneuverable planes of the war. They musta flown em different somehow. I've heard it said that if you can fly a Sopwith Camel, you can fly -anything-. But that quote is older than helicopters.
I think a lot of that may be due to the crazy amount of forces generated by the engine, especially the 160 gnome and the on/off throttle.