To end all the uninformed opinions (like we get anything but on PPrune
)
From the SR22 Flight Manual
The SR22 is not approved for spins, and has not been tested or
certified for spin recovery characteristics. The only approved and
demonstrated method of spin recovery is activation of the Cirrus
Airframe Parachute System (See CAPS Deployment, this section).
Because of this, if the aircraft “departs controlled flight,” the CAPS
must be deployed.
While the stall characteristics of the SR22 make accidental entry into
a spin extremely unlikely, it is possible. Spin entry can be avoided by
using good airmanship: coordinated use of controls in turns, proper
airspeed control following the recommendations of this Handbook,
and never abusing the flight controls with accelerated inputs when
close to the stall (see Stalls, Section 4).
If, at the stall, the controls are misapplied and abused accelerated
inputs are made to the elevator, rudder and/or ailerons, an abrupt
wing drop may be felt and a spiral or spin may be entered. In some
cases it may be difficult to determine if the aircraft has entered a
spiral or the beginning of a spin.
If time and altitude permit, the following procedures may be used to
determine whether the aircraft is in a recoverable spiral/incipient spin
or is unrecoverable and, therefore, has departed controlled flight.
■ WARNING ■
■ In all cases, if the aircraft enters an unusual attitude from
which recovery is not expected before ground impact,
immediate deployment of the CAPS is required.
■ The minimum certified altitude loss for a CAPS deployment
from a one-turn spin is 920 feet. Activation at higher altitudes
provides enhanced safety margins for parachute recoveries.
Do not waste time and altitude trying to recover from a
spiral/spin before activating CAPS.
1. Power Lever ............................................................ .................IDLE
2. Control Yoke........................................................ .................Neutral
3. Rudder..........................Briskly Apply Opposite Yaw/Spin Direction
■ Note ■
If disorientation precludes visual determination of the
direction of rotation, refer to the symbolic airplane in the turn
coordinator. If the spiral/spin was entered while applying
rudder, then the opposite rudder should be applied for
recovery.
4. Just after the rudder reaches the stop, move the yoke briskly
forward far enough to break the stall. Full down elevator may be
required. Hold these control inputs until rotation stops. Premature
relaxation of control inputs may prolong the recovery.
5. After rotation stops, neutralize rudder, and make a smooth
recovery from the resulting dive. Add power as required. Be
prepared for possible engine power loss if rotation causes fuel
starvation.
If the above steps do not recover the aircraft and/or it has been
determined that the aircraft has departed controlled flight:
6. CAPS........................................................ ...........................Activate
This is a fairly standard spin recovery technique.
If it doesn't work, that's what the chute is for!
PS-Channel Nine in Brisbane has just cottoned onto the story. Breaking news four days later.........
Apparently he broke the back window to get out. (The 1 foot square one behind the back seats??!??)
Gotta love the media.
