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W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\). wrote:
"In the initial stages of spin training, continuous spins of two or three turns are mainly to allow the trainee time to study the characteristics of the spin and give confidence that the recovery action from a stabilised spin is effective. There is no requirement for these spins to be noticeably close to the ground, so their training value is not compromised if they are completed very high. The majority of spin training will then involve brief spins of about a half a turn with the primary aim of recognising the circumstances in which the spin can occur, correctly identifying the spin/spiral dive, and practising the correct recovery action. Spins for license training used to be required in the US also. Perhaps not a bad way to show what NOT to do. I don't have a problem with this too much... "As this training progresses, it is necessary to introduce brief spins where the ground is noticeably close. EEEEEEeeeeek!!! Not with ME on board. 33% of dual fatalities in the US are failed emergency "procedures." A LOT of those are caused by the ground. I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of LACK of heights... This is to ensure that the trainee will take the correct recovery action even when the nose is down and the ground approaching. A very experienced instructor flying a docile two seater in ideal conditions may be prepared to initiate a brief spin from 800'. A less docile two seater with a less experienced instructor, or less than ideal conditions, should raise the minimum height considerably." Egads! Below 1500 AGL for recovery even, in the US one would need an aerobatic waiver. And I doubt it would allow passengers. You guys have some real solid brass ones. Couldn't you just start at a higher altitude and use a cloud deck below you? Quite a thrill spinning through a cloud deck (so I'm told ![]() There ARE clouds over the pond right? :PPP This is a huge difference between US and UK glider training... very interesting... |
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