On May 11, 5:00*pm, Ron Ogden wrote:
I would like to solicit comments on the question: Compared to a standard
tail configuration such as a 2-33 or Blanik L-13, does the initiation and
recovery from a spin vary substantially in *T-tail (ASK-21 type),
all-flying (Phoebus) or V-tail (HP series) sailplanes? Really look forward
to reading and learning.

If your glider is JAR 22 certified then it will respond to the
standard spin recovery - reverse rudder, stick centrally forwards
(e.g. ailerons neutral) until the spin stop, centralise the rudder and
pull out of the dive. Exactly how it responds depends on the type of
glider and probably the spin itself.

There are also several ways of getting a glider to spin, but AFAIK the
recover is the same for all. For check flights I slowly ease back on
the stick until the nose drops (or it mushes) and kick in with the
rudder. The wing drops, and I have to hold it in to start the spin
proper. I have heard of one club where three ways of getting a glider
(K13) to spin have to be demonstrated.

But, as someone else said, read the manual and talk to instructors.
And if you can get an ASK-21 to spin I suggest you check the cockpit
weights - I don't know anyone who has without the use of tail ballast.