On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:48:58 +0100, John Smith wrote:

but the ASK is not suited for basic spin training either.

I'd agree that its probably too hard to spin for spin training. Doing
spin training in a very spin-resistant glider or needing to add a tail
weight both can give the wrong impression to a student. However, that's
not the same as saying it won't spin without a tail weight. As I said,
I've done it and AFAIK that particular glider hadn't had any rear end
damage that would have moved the CG back. We don't own any tail weights:
why would we when we have a Puchacz?

Similar suitability remarks apply to the G.103A. We used to have an
instructor who could reliably spin it left but not right but he no longer
instructs. I'm told that the G.103C (Acro III if you prefer) spins well
in both directions but I haven't tried since our club doesn't have one.

The only real answer is to have a trainer that does spin well or access
to one.


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