Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

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Originally Posted by Crumpp

You are using the wrong variant weight and balance as well as being an actual W/B for a specific aircraft.

Really? Then please show us your definitive cg drawings for all Spitfire Mk Is.

Originally Posted by Crumpp

There is not any need though to go into any kind of depth in researching this....

In your opinion - IMO this thread is based on a flawed premise which requires detailed research to point out where it is flawed.

Please explain why the NACA report specifically states that their calculations may be in error.

Originally Posted by Crumpp

The Operating Notes for the type clearly warn the operator of the characteristics the NACA discovered.

Clarify how an aircraft tested with the cg further aft than specifications can possibly emulate the control characteristics properly.