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pilots don't seem to note any actual problems
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Well the pilots did note the same issues the NACA recorded.
for example, in the prototype:
From Handling trials of the Spitfire K.5054
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The control is satisfactory as regards "feel" and response, but would be improved if the movement of the control column for a given movement of the elevators was slightly greater.
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Keep in mind, he made absolutely NO MEASUREMENTS but this is all opinion from watching the ratio of blue and green out of the windshield, LOL.
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Longitudinally the aeroplane is neutrally stable with engine on and stable in the glide.
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http://www.spitfireperformance.com/k5054.html
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Longitudinally, the aircraft is stable with centre of gravity forward, but is unstable with centre of gravity normal and aft with engine 'OFF' and 'ON'.
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http://www.spitfireperformance.com/k9787-fuel.html