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Old 23rd Feb 2017, 06:51
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FullOppositeRudder
 
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With my PPRuNe name, I hesitate to enter this discussion, however here is the extract from the Gliding Federation of Australia Instructor's Handbook:

FULL SPIN RECOVERY
The standard recovery action from a fully developed spin is:

Full opposite rudder

Ensuring ailerons central, move stick forward until spinning stops

Centralise rudder

Recover from dive
This recovery method is universally known and accepted. It forms the basis on which gliders are certified in this critical area of flight. There is no justification for varying it.

I've never spun a powered aircraft, but I know that this works for every glider I've sat in where I've had to try it out .....

Respectfully submitted,

FOR

Last edited by FullOppositeRudder; 23rd Feb 2017 at 08:48. Reason: Rephrasing needed
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