November 21, 20187 yr 2000 hrs and I've never in all aircraft I've flown heard the technique of "rotating early to ensure the nose is up by rotation speed." It has always been "pull the stick back at rotation speed." I don't blame the guy that much, it sounds like there is a community wide culture/understanding of this is how it's done (at least from reading the AIB). To me the logical fix is refresher on what TOLD items mean, stop this trend of rotating early on purpose, and do not put the gear handle up until FPM/CDM is at least 3+ degrees above horizon line with a positive VVI. If after that you're concerned with a gear overspeed, mitigate via increasing pitch and canceling AB early if required. I think this is a lesson learned that applies to all fighter aircraft. I can't speak for heavies.
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