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soarski writes
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A glider in flight should really never come close to a spiral, since
it is approaching red line fast. I feel the reason gliders get into
spirals is not only the lack of spin recognition of the pilot, but
poor flying technique. Yaw string, airspeeds, coordination.

You could say exactly the same thing about spins.


Of course all those problems can happen to a pilot becomming sick,
passing out or similar. I have programmed myself to immidiately pull
the trim all the way back and let go of the controls. Not sure if
that would help, depends on the ship?

soarski

I suspect you are being very optimistic that you could do anything to
avert disaster. You might pass out, or you might be in so much pain
that you are totally incapacitated. I can't see what the point of
trimming all the way back is, either.

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