Spitfire Mk V - Flying Controls

Take a look at the Spitfire Mk V’s Flying Control Systems and how the pilot controlled this famous fighter. We shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manual for the Spitfire Mk V and show relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams.
Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.
Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection.
Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection.
Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection.
The Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
The National Archives, London.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 - Marker 1
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Primary Flying Controls
01:12 - Access Panels
01:26 - The Control Column
03:03 - The Aileron Controls
05:02 - The Elevator Controls
06:03 - The Rudder Bar and Pedals
07:22 - The Rudder Controls
07:41 - The Elevator Trimming Tab Control
08:57 - The Rudder Trimming Tab Control

[@davidcharles2180]

Excellent detail, wish I had watched it before I went up in Spitfire yesterday from Goodwood.

[@timdef3310]

Superb video. Really interesting. It underlines the importance of having empty pockets if you are lucky enough to fly in one of these. There are so many moving and sliding parts that even the most insignificant foreign body could be disastrous.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Very true!

[@fengye9911]

Excellent explanation! Thank you

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@colmanian]

This is really fantastic content - I love the detail that you go into and the time you take to explore the various concepts in depth. Just brilliant. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to the next aircraft!

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thanks for your feedback - it's much appreciated! I'm aiming to post a new video every Friday.

[@FlywithMagnar]

This is a fantastic presentation! Very clear and understandable.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

That's very nice of you, I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@cycleSCUBA]

Fascinating. The days before 'fly by wire' controls we have now, electronic controls.
I'd guess an aircraft could be rendered useless just from a single round from an enemy fighter if it hit a cable or pulley.
Thanks for making this video.
We Will Remember Them🇬🇧🌹

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Yes, an unfortunate hit could certainly effect the operation of the controls

[@stanner7500]

Wonderful clear photos. Likely much tidier than during the war. Much depends on those cables!

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Really pleased you liked it. Thanks

[@CHOXON2CHOXOFF]

Amazing

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thank you!

[@danielhampson]

Love your work man. And of course we all LOVE the mighty Spitfire! Facinating video.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Glad you enjoyed it, I have much more to come!

[@nickengleback3732]

Brian, Once again you have produced an excellent video. I like your correct nomenclature of the parts you describe and the clear and accurate description of how how the controls work.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thank you Nick, I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@Warbird-Aviation]

wow you made here a beautiful extended video!!! Thank you

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thank you too!

[@grahammoore-grundy732]

Very interesting video, great clear commentary and illustrations, thanks.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackthebassman1]

Brian, you’re a star, great content, great explanations.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thanks. I appreciate that!

[@warbirdskies]

Great videos - the AP schematics are excellent too! Look forward to more...

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thanks. Glad you like them!

[@zolaaschenbecher9489]

Now i can finally dream about flying a spitfire without crashing, thaks

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Thanks for watching

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

Great content. Have you thought about doing a series on the Mosquito? Cheers.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

Yes I have a great deal of Mossie content waiting in the wings! Thanks for watching

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

@@ukaircraftexplored6556 , can't wait!

[@tylerhafley3890]

I'm building a model of this aircraft and these videos have been immensely useful. I wish you the best creating these and hope that perhaps you span into some other a/c of the era outside of European design. Fantastic content. Like, Sub'd and Belled.

[@ukaircraftexplored6556]

I'm glad you like them! Thanks for subscribing, and yes, I have many interesting plans for UK Aircraft Explored in the future. Thanks again.