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Old October 12th 13, 07:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Keep your hand off the release handle during aero tows!

On Friday, October 11, 2013 2:31:00 AM UTC-4, Derek C wrote:
.... we

were told to start with the stick hard back to contain the speed.

This led to a number of (usually fatal) flick spin accidents,...


What is a Flick Spin?

The simulation videos here http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/saf...nch-safety.htm illustrate Flick Roll and Spin, but no Flick Spin.