John001
28th Feb 2006, 23:32
Hi all,
I'm a syndicate member in a 1972 Scheibe 'Falke' motorglider.
A placard in the cockpit reads "SPINNING PROHIBITED".
Naturally I have no intention of spinning it but was intrigued to learn that the Falke used to be spun routinely in days gone by.
Does anyone know why this has subsequently been disallowed??
I understand that there has been an accident/s which resulted in the rudder separating from the fin thus making recovery impossible.
Can anyone offer anything more substantive on this matter?
regards
John.
I'm a syndicate member in a 1972 Scheibe 'Falke' motorglider.
A placard in the cockpit reads "SPINNING PROHIBITED".
Naturally I have no intention of spinning it but was intrigued to learn that the Falke used to be spun routinely in days gone by.
Does anyone know why this has subsequently been disallowed??
I understand that there has been an accident/s which resulted in the rudder separating from the fin thus making recovery impossible.
Can anyone offer anything more substantive on this matter?
regards
John.