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[DavidHayabusa]

Hey guys I have trying to fly the Spitfire MKIX. I noticed that the plane got a strong pull up when flying. Much stronger than other planes. Is this normal please?

[TheOligopolist]

The default trim might be set a little stronger than most planes.

Just set your elevator trim down a few notches before take off if it's an issue.

[DavidHayabusa]

But is this strong pull up realistic on the Spitfire? I am finding it very annoying to fly, especially the Mk IX versions. Honestly, I am more enjoying the Typhoon and the Tempest planes .

[DavidHayabusa]

Bump

[SAS~Storebror]

IIRC the general agreement was to not touch stock flight models.
Your question therefore might be better addressed towards TD.


Mike

[DavidHayabusa]

The problem is that I cannot find their forum anymore. Does anyone find the Spitfire's Mk IXs a bit strange and tediant to fly?  I really enjoy the Mk Vs, MK XIVs and the Tempest, Typhoon. But I can not get the hang of the MK IXs

[greybeard]

Complaints about excessive "tail-heaviness" of Spitfire are an old rant. Don't know if it could be realistic, the copy I have of Pilot's Notes is almost unreadable on this point:



remedy, as already said, is trimming accordingly before take-off (up to two dozens keystrokes may be required).

[SAS~Storebror]

It says:

Check list before take-off
T-Trimming tabs

	At training load (full main tanks, no ammunition or ex- ternal stores) 7.150 lb. (All Marks)	At normal fuel load (full main tanks, ammunition + 1 x 45 gallon "blister" drop tank) 7.500 lb. (Max. Mk. XI)	At max. load (full main and rear fuselage tanks, full ammunition, + 1 x 90 gallon "blister" drop tank) 8.700 lb. (IX & XVI)
Elevator	1 div. nose down	Neutral	1 div. nose down
Rudder	Fully right	Fully right	Fully right

Mike