the value of the procedure in the EASA certification spec is that its
a 'guaranteed spin recovery method' for gliders so certified. So
personally I treat it with great respect, and rigorously teach that
procedure. With anything else, one is a test pilot. However,
manufacturer's suggestions are certainly welcome.


At 03:42 10 September 2012, Eric Greenwell wrote:
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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