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Old 22nd Oct 2002, 07:19
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mstram
 
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Re: Terminology

Wyvern wrote:
"I follow the rule of thumb - if it is difficult to get the aircraft to spin, it is likely to be difficult to get it to recover."


Hmm, where did you get that "rule of thumb" ? I would guess it be *easier* to recover if it was difficult to start.

E.g. C172, needs ..or as "assisted" into a spin by slight addition of power, otherwise just tends to spiral dive instead of spinning.

Power off, release controls, auto-recovers (at least after 2-3 spins anyway !!!)

Mike
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