Starting the Spitfire Mk IX for Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@GripperSim]

Thank you all for your lovely comments! Keep’em coming, I always read them.

[@kadehoward2371]

i guess Im pretty off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online?

[@emanuelisaac342]

@Kade Howard ehh I watch on flixportal. just search on google after it =) -emanuel

[@kadehoward2371]

@Emanuel Isaac thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it!!

[@emanuelisaac342]

@Kade Howard happy to help =)

[@paulphibbs5362]

Love the cinematic effects at the end Gripper.

[@jadamsnz]

Your production values are getting better and better. Love what you're doing. One potential source of sexy 4k eye candy goodness would be flying the ICON A5 in some island locations...

[@EagleOne49]

You have got the cinematic gift, Gripp! The beginning vintage B&W newsreel footage with narration you created, morphing to full color live shot was masterful! Similarly, the end scene, skimming the wind-swept waves against the Cliffs of Dover, then climbing back into history (B&W) - My God, Man! Awesome. I'm sounding like quite the fan-boy. It was really that good! Thanks!

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Whoops... no flaps on takeoff for the Spitfire, it's much more well behaved that way. I was making that mistake too until I was informed of the correct procedure.

[@baomao7243]

Maximum bonus points for the closing scene (Cliffs of Dover?). However, a small deduct for no demo of a touch and go on the surface of the water... 😉

[@klaasp1976]

good laugh when you were shouting down the white van. Made my day.

[@GripperSim]

Ha haa, it really was irritating! ;;;)))

[@LiamRobinson]

First: That was gorgeous Secondly: Great music selection

[@nemisis_wolf]

Agreed Grips soundtrack selection is on the ball yet again!

[@poolhallshark]

SO..... THAT'S how you do it... All of it. Stunningly beautiful my good Sir. As always. Regards from Norway.

[@GripperSim]

Many thanks!

[@quecksilber457]

Wow the end was just what? EPIC GRIPPER SIM EYECANDY! :)

[@The1PatSmith]

That was great thanks Gripper. Only downside is that I viewed it whilst drinking a few beers, and for some strange reason, at the start of the vid, I grossly mistook the images as a result of over-consumption (if there is such a thing!). Thanks again, and stay well.

[@jimbeaux89]

What an epic intro. All time favorite plane. So glad to see it

[@GripperSim]

thanks man!

[@JamesSmith123456789]

*_You must be really in love with that plane after going through all that video editing😲🤣_*

[@baomao7243]

Compare that startup procedure with the Diamond DA-62... We’ve come a LONG way, baby !

[@chrissampson5416]

Intro was brilliant, had me smiling from start to finish. But 13:51 was simply epic. Wow.

[@flybytyke6147]

I cannot get over the sound of the engine. Brings a lump to the throat. Great video.

[@timdouglas2011]

Hah nice! We all get lost at Barton...some get stuck in the mud too!

[@raymondgoubet]

Superb! Thumb up! What is funny though... I just just thinking this afternoon the Gripper Sim had been a bit silent for a few days... We know why now!

[@rolandgardiner3059]

Thanks Gripper! Great video, loved the Eye Candy.

[@davybloggs1564]

Love the vid, as usual, great to see. Also I notice a lot of top rudder when you were flying knife-edge along the white cliffs. Now we need a similar vid on the newly inserted F15.

[@Mithrin126]

Always love your commentary and montage. On my way now to buy this beauty! Loved the dramatic bit of movie making near the end! Hm wonder if someone has done scenery for Moher...anyway, keep it up. Very enjoyable stuff!

[@Zeeflyboy]

Your expressions when trying to start it were golden. The whole "can't see the runway" issue meant that curved approaches where the done thing apparently!

[@raywalsh5414]

Another great production Gripper. This might be my first add on for FS. Love your videos, the best in the field.

[@Helo1able]

Reaction and excitement you displayed was enough to get me to subscribe to see more. Good job mate.

[@FlyBendy]

Stunningly beautiful Grip

[@GripperSim]

Thanks Brian!

[@jonren1012]

Loved the eye candy and the sound candy. Brilliant.

[@jinzhang8241]

14:01 Watch out! There's a Leprechaun on your 6 - he's in an ME109 at the end of the rainbow, shooting out 20 Milimeter Gold Coins!

[@sascenturion]

Another great video from Gripper Sim!!! 😀👍 Thanks dude Interior of the Spitfire is awesome in VR 👍 , i'm just a wee bitty disappointed in the exterior texture quality but its fantastic to fly 😊

[@andrewjamez]

opening video showing Spitfire takeoff with flaps down...tut tut.. :) The flaps are more airbrakes than flaps with only full down available. they block the airflow though the radiators and will overheat the engine very quick under power when in the down position....for landings only ...and they were usually deployed on base leg to short final

[@pokerandphilosophy8328]

The starting procedure isn't that tricky. Before you fire the engine, you've got to spit in your hands.

[@blackjack6259]

Looks like a great plane and that was some great flying at the end there. There were a few times I thought you would clip a wing on the cliffs or catch a high wave.

[@matthewbrereton2617]

Watches Gripper's videos and waits patiently for the inevitable 'oh, oh, oh'......never disappointed. Love your videos. Hope to catch you st an earlier time on Twitch on Sunday Grip 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

13:48 what the heck man, that looks soo cinematic 😂

[@jinzhang8241]

14:32 And I thought my Spitfire scene in Dunkirk was dramatic enough! (ripping my hair out) - Christopher Nolan.

[@marcdraco2189]

Magnificent landing dear chap! (I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!)

[@GripperSim]

Yes you are, anyone can do it. Sorry for the late reply!

[@jimfrederich8852]

As always funny and educational. You are the master! Thanks!

[@JenniferinIllinois]

The white van sorta killed the old school war immersion. Hehehe... The look on your face with those startup attempts. LOL!!!! Good thing the Germans weren't coming.

[@georgesiebes]

(In WW2 documentary voice) "Gripp has done it, the nation is proud, he eventually started the plane, kept his nose clean, and avoided the cliffs. This broadcast is one for the ages".

[@iamjames8200]

The ending was like a movie! Really good!

[@markrice23]

Smashed it. Top stuff GRIPP!

[@jonfitton3021]

I think this is your best video yet, very professional!

[@jonfitton3021]

With the right amount of fun of course, don't get too serious now will you!?

[@PDZ1122]

All the chaps on the ground were yelling at you and waving and pointing at your lowered flaps as you took off.

[@johnthomas3264]

Excellent video sir. . . . It's good to see ya getting back to your trademark video's.

[@Tigermoto]

Great video, from Barton Aerodrome eh? I love about 20 miles from there. Obvious comparison is obvious, but how does it rate agains the Eagle Dynamics Spitfire Mk IX?

[@nemisis_wolf]

Another Great Eye Candy Vid from the Gripper Sim showing us the Beauty of not just the famous Spitfire model given to us here but of MSFS 2020's terrain and Weather modelling. I have to say though im disappointed with the sound of the Merlin engine in this model. The IL2 Sturmovik model clearly surpasses the sound modelled for the Spitfire clearly giving us that unique engine sound from the Merlin! I really think its not a great Sound model they have given us here.

[@paulphibbs5362]

Take off without flaps - too much drag

[@benetedmunds]

For the love of all that's holy, FLAPS! Think of them as air brakes, not flaps. Never on take off!

[@la-codeband]

Yes FLAPS! surprised you got up

[@metzgergva]

@@la-codeband which just shows that something is wrong with the fm

[@DanSlotea]

@@metzgergva nothing wrong. Spitfire doesn't use flaps for takeoff.

[@favelakingpin1207]

That ending gave me chills. You just keep surprising me 😅

[@Sorarse]

Surprised to see it fitted with a 4 bladed prop, so guess it must be a late Mk IX variant.

[@Rombbb]

Amazing bit at the end

[@10KenHall]

Love this bird, have you tried it in VR? If not your missing the best cockpit view I’ve seen, thank you for all your great content Cheers

[@equious8413]

This plane is a blast. One of the highest quality purchases I've made.

[@GripperSim]

And the Sound is great! Very important for a SP!

[@zaelu]

Doesn't quite handle like the DCS one it seems. I think even the IL-2 one is harder to tame.

[@sksupply]

I can't start my own car until a strong coffee.

[@marcdraco2189]

I can't get out of bed until I get some coffee - which is a crimp because I live on my own!

[@janvisser2488]

Thanks a lot, Grip! I see a first in MSFS : Fly-By camera view !! Would you be so kind and tell us how ??...Thanks so much again!!

[@hawneegalbrine]

lovely bit of eye candy and an amazing landing, i still bounce it a lot on DCS World. Damn you Real World pilots and your flying skills :)

[@bobhundley9295]

No flaps on take off skip! Great stuff.

[@maljohns]

Come on Grippersim - R.T.F.M! Lol. Flaps up for take-off. The Spit's great fun, but not easy. I think I'm on about 50% success rate for take-offs/landings! :-)

[@markrice23]

I think you're not supposed to brake after the 3 pointer until you're going slow enough that the tail won't lift. The fuck the I know though, closest I've been to one is at Duxford!

[@matthewglaser1812]

The way you describe it: quickly adding power caused a ground loop crash...I'd say that sounds more like torque instead of P Factor for your wishbone root cause analysis.

[@owenosullivan7604]

There is an electric fuel pump with a switch under the elevator trim-go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/harLi5-go5mpeZo. Also the flaps have no take off position, they are left "up" on take off.

[@equious8413]

I was hoping you'd show the absurd left rudder pull on takeoff. Super noticeable on asphalt. I basically can't take off without AI assist T.T lol

[@GripperSim]

Indeed!

[@chrisjung5952]

Don’t feel bad about the start, most of us don’t like to RTFM! Great plane, but you miss the satisfaction of shooting down Jerries.

[@nemisis_wolf]

That's what IL2 Sturmovik is for probably the best WW2 combat flight sim for begginers all the way up to Study level flight mechanics and with the community constantly updating it with 4K res Skins for the planes it still looks fantastic over for a nearly 20- year old flight sim and the Spitfire sounds so much more realistic thdisappointed

[@nigelswar245]

That was so cool loved it .

[@kevinhendon]

Stunning

[@mrlintonious]

Just awesome.

[@paulbardon4645]

you have to unlock the primer by rotating it before you pump it.

[@jtepsr]

hi i just bought the spitfire from just flight and i am having a lot of trouble keeping plane on the runway taking off and landing. it veers to the left terribly and even right rudder does not correct it. i tried a slow gradual take off and and full throttle . i am using the flight yoke system . any advice.

[@bobtildesley2862]

Awesome!

[@jorgemtds]

Wonderful end.

[@ronholfly]

Scramble, Oh Dear.

[@Flight231]

Please do a follow up video with the new upgraded Spitfire! Apparently its much better? Your the guy to test this. If its as good as they say I may buy it?

[@Trix-zc9mu]

Cool video - how did you get those cinematic shots at the end? Are you using third party software to replay your flight?

[@russellharris5072]

I've got it,they issued an update today and I have installed it with the assumption that the original be removed first.Seems to be ok although I couldn't get the gear to retract.I'm a naughty cheat I don't start cold and dark and using the cursor keys,I stick my head through the top of the canopy for a better view.Some Independently produced aircraft allow that but some don't.....................................................

[@B1gboy224]

How dod you start the engine without turning the fuel pump to on. (The one below the trim). Nice video make me laugh

[@ReNewReViews1]

Gripper is the number 1 reviewer going 😂😂😂

[@bartoncessna1]

Ha ha!! Your English accent is about as good as my Irish accent!! Great vid though (as usual).

[@Simulatorgaming2020]

Very nice! 👍

[@mulebaron]

happy days!!!!!

[@staydatie]

I cant get this Plane Off the Ground. Its always turning left before i can lift of

[@Impact204]

great video funny on the start up of the engine lol!! I have those headset's the best in the market SteelSeries Pro Wireless! Look them up anyone who's willing to dish out $350 they're worth every cent!

[@rrhill113]

You didn't try the guns?

[@ozzypearson-leach4121]

Wooooooo Barton 💯💯

[@JohnMichaelson]

Would it help if I got out and pushed?

[@yarovanc2186]

What replay program do you use?

[@12Patton12]

Gosh dang whats the name of that last song it fit it so perfectly.

[@hpharold23]

LOL.. nioiice!

[@Robin-bk2lm]

3-pt landing. Logic (but not training) would suggest that it can't fly in that attitude?

[@JanStrojil]

The primer is locked, you have to turn it first to unlock it.

[@JanStrojil]

Should have watched the whole video first. 😀

[@freddielaker2]

You made the vid - I bought the model, and the craic is getting it down in one piece.... Good isnt it?

[@DigiDonkey]

G'dam you know how to make a highlights reel.

[@wrongwayfeldman5393]

Do those have a basic AP ?

[@jackpurvis-hislop6378]

How do it close the door on the spitfire

[@Davidl91]

her exhausts don't spitfire... hope that gets fixed

[@stephenbull2026]

When they add the particle effects to the sim, that will be epic ! *cough* *splutter* *bang* and then a massive cloud of smoke !!!

[@Davidl91]

@@stephenbull2026 defo 👍🏻can't wait for it, set it to night and see the fire from the exhaust

[@Stoobers]

Lush!!

[@davidtsw]

Hm I don't know but the textures don't look that great. Stock planes look better, at least in YT videos. The sounds ? What's so amazing about the startup sound ? Pretty bland to be honest. Plus no sound for several knobs/switches.

[@nemisis_wolf]

Yes agreed they really let the Spitfire down on the sound models for this. Definitely not the full Merlin sound that we were all expecting from this.

[@rodrigogodoi4250]

Needs some more work but cool plane!

[@jenny02392]

RTFM LOL!

[@SEPK09]

For a superb model the first 5mins of glitches etc not impressed.!

[@brexdz6719]

Holy shit fix ur mic

[@heyidiot]

The war would have been a lot shorter if they'd have used the helicopter or drone employed to make that newsreel... in COMBAT!

[@GripperSim]

Brilliant observation my friend! Now that is out of the box thinking! : )