Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

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Typhoon I

Yep and notice the Typhoon Operating Notes lack the warnings of the Early Mark Spitfire notes.

1. No bracing in turns required

2. Lack of warnings about overloading the airframe

IIRC, the Typhoon's issues did not stem from stability and control design but low velocity flutter in the tail.

It was reported in a couple of flights as longitudinal stability issues but not measured.

It turned out to be a q-limit issue. I think early Typhoon's even had a few structural failures because of it.