a. Check that FULL anti-spin rudder is applied
b. Move the control column FULLY AFT - then SLOWLY FORWARD until the spin stops.
c. Centralise the controls and recover to level flight (observing the G limitation)
From the accident report:
‘3.7 ERECT SPIN RECOVERY
3.7.1 Standard Recovery Technique
a) Close the throttle.
b) Raise the flaps.
c) Check direction of spin on the turn co-ordinator.
d) Apply full rudder to oppose the indicated direction of turn.
e) Hold ailerons firmly neutral.
f) Move control column progressively forward until spin stops.
g) Centralise rudder.
h) Level the wings with aileron.
i) Recover from the dive.
Which recovery is the true Slingsby Flight Manual recovery? Did the accident board get it wrong?
Almost everyone that's ever flown a Firefly and not died will tell you it's a safe airplane that "always recovers" but there are a bunch of dead Firefly pilots that would disagree if given the chance.
Look at its safety record. Read the "
UK Fatal Stall or Spin Accident Summary (1980-2008) report" and see how they singled out the Firefly due to its spin-crash record. Even a test pilot instructor was killed in one. The Firefly is right there with the knife-edge Pitts Special in mishap rate and should never be considered "safe".