Spitfire Question

[sir70]

I've read that the Corsair did have a tendancy to drop one wing in a stall,
don't know if it was always the same wing though.
Apparently the problem was rectified with a strip of wood acting as a spoiler on one or both wings.

[MorgothNL]

Originally Posted by sir70

I've read that the Corsair did have a tendancy to drop one wing in a stall,
don't know if it was always the same wing though.
Apparently the problem was rectified with a strip of wood acting as a spoiler on one or both wings.

I think it was always the right wing.. but I still wonder why... and what is that piece of wood changing...so it makes the wings stall at the same time . (not saying you're wrong...found the same thing about that 'piece of wood fix')

[sir70]

Originally Posted by MorgothNL

I think it was always the right wing.. but I still wonder why... and what is that piece of wood changing...so it makes the wings stall at the same time . (not saying you're wrong...found the same thing about that 'piece of wood fix')

I believe the strip was placed in a position that would disrupt the airflow
over the wing to reduce lift. Engineers back then were so clever!