Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

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T-38 manual

"Begin by entering a 2 to 3 G turn with MIL power and approximately 300 KCAS. Increase the bank and backstick pressure as required to achieve the light buffet in a level turn. Note the turn rate.This is optimum turn performance for the T-38."


T-45 ACM manual:

"In general, if you don't know what to do, nibble of
buffet is a good place to start to maneuver your airplane well"

"Our break turns should be the nibble of buffet AT A MINIMUM, more like heavy buffet."