RE: Speed limits
Interesting... I wonder if the Anaheim club is still going.
I certainly see the point, and if the choice is between speed limiters or reduced T:W ratios, I would have to support speed limits.
T:W is far more important to capability. I don't think we'll ever see 3D performance in jets, but a scale-performing Harrier would be impressive. I remember the early DF Harrier projects and they were borderline at best.
I presume that there is (and will be) be no plan to impose similar limits on other classes (sailplane, DF)?