Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

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NACA was as dependent on test pilot's opinions as any other nation throughout most of WW2 and probably beyond.

No, it was dependant upon a set of defined standards and measured results.

Pilot opinion was a factor of secondary importance. He was a monkey in the cockpit that operated the measuring equipment and flew the specific profiles.

He did not fly around on a sunny day to report back how wonderful the airplane felt.