Spit IIa

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What do you mean, no difference, it's the exact opposite.

Not even close. This is gaming fantasy and not the reality of flying aircraft.

I've also read of plenty of WEP abuse, bent airframes, bale outs when lost ( i.e. not bothered about using the airplane again)

Of course accidents happen and circumstances are not always ideal especially in combat. We get to hear the tails about the lucky ones who survived their experience. Unfortunately we cannot hear from the others who died because of exceeding the published limits.

Let's look at what the reality of operating aircraft has to say about the Pilot Operating Instructions:

The matching of the aerodynamic configuration with the powerplant is accomplished by the manufacturer to provide maximum performance at the specific design condition (e.g., range, endurance, and climb).

MMMM, maximum performance = follow the book

The use of this data in flying operations is
mandatory for safe and efficient operation.

Maximum Performance AND you get to stay alive!!

If you read this primer on Pilot Operating Instructions, you will find that for most maximum performance there is ONLY one point or airspeed that maximum performance can be obtained. That point is linked to the physical design of the aircraft and is given to the pilot by the engineers. There is nothing to be "conservative" about. Additionally, the margins are such there is very little room engineering wise to be "conservative" and still produce a machine that flys.

Read and enjoy!!

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...apter%2010.pdf