Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

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Resist oscillation is not the pilot controlling the oscillation with control input. That is the wrong thing to do in most cases and can get you into real trouble.

Instead the high forces mean the stick is not moving and it takes a deliberate effort to control the plane so the chance of over control is reduced.

The light stick forces make it easier to inadvertently over control or apply control pressure when it is not required.