"Klein" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:13:25 +0200, Stefan
wrote:

Highflyer wrote:

A spin is STABLE. You cannot dive into the ground at Vne + from a spin.

There are aircraft which go into a spiral dive after a couple of turns,
so be sure to know the spin characteristics fo yours before attempting a
spin in IMC.

Stefan

Among such airplanes that won't stay in a spin is Highflyer's Stinson
Reliant. Well, I don't know for sure about his but I do know for sure
about my Reliant - after about three turns, it evolves into a spiral
dive - I've tried to hold it in a spin and failed.

Klein


Klein,

To the best of my knowledge and the rumours I have heard from WWII Stinson
Reliant pilots ( mostly British ) no has ever been able to hold the Stinson
Reliant, at least the V77 model built as an AT19, into a spin for more than
three turns. When it was certified, after the war, as the V77 the FAA
required a placard on the dashboard saying "Intentional spins are
prohibited" :-)

Highflyer
Highflight Aviation Services
Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY )

NOTE: The annual rec.aviation Pinckneyville Flyin is coming up May 20,21,
and 22. Email Mary now if you are planning to drop in at
so she can arrange groceries. If you are a vegetarian let her know some
food preferences. She is doing special meals for vegetarians and would LOVE
some input on what they would prefer to eat while we are munching down on
large chunks of slightly charred cow. :-)