Originally Posted by javelin
The Muller/Beggs recovery works for nearly all standard aeroplanes and spins and is let go of the stick and rudder, press fully on the rudder pedal that floats toward you, as the rotation stops, catch the stick as it moves from rear left or right to central.
I don't agree with 'letting go' of controls - in some circumstances this will lead to controls hammering against the stops - not good!
In my experience (A2 RAF JP QFI and 2 years of S2As with Rothmans) flat spins were induced by applying power. If an aircraft spins flat without power you shouldn't be spinning it deliberately (and it's definitely not a 'standard aircraft' nor a 'standard spin').
My suggestion for recovery from said flat spin would be:
- Close throttle and hold stick neutral
- If time permits, let spin stabilise then 'standard' recovery:
- Full rudder to oppose the turn (as indicated by the turn needle)*
- Pause (approx 2 seconds)
- Move stick smoothly forward until rotation stops
- Centralise rudder
- Recover from dive
* If your aerobatic aircraft doesn't have a T&S, it should have - and don't leave it switched off because you're flying VFR. Its most useful attribute is being able to determine the correct rudder to apply whether you're erect or inverted - if you finish up spinning in the down vertical you may not have that ability (without wasting valuable altitude experimenting).
Of course, I agree with Greeners - go to a reputable organisation and get proper training. Also find out, if possible, what idiosyncrasies your particular type has with regard to spinning and recovery (e.g. use of In/Out-spin aileron, Pause or not, etc.).
Regards,
rts