On 9/9/2012 8:18 PM, Andrew wrote:
I see the sailplane spin recovery procedure in the EASA
certification specs is

ailerons neutral
full opposite rudder
stick forward until rotation stops
centralise rudder and ease out of the dive

I'd guess any flap change that manufacturers recommend is more
in preparation for the likely high speeds in the dive.

No need to guess, as the flight manual for my ASH 26 E (and my ASW 20 B
before) is clear:

"Furthermore, spin recovery will be achieved more quickly if the flap
deflection is reduced. It is advisable to reduce circling flap to the
neutral flap setting."

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