ASW 20 SPIN CHARACTERISTICS

"David Smith" wrote...
I have never tried to spin my ASW20 in this way but I have done the =
exercise in a K13 at low level too. The results were a very fast stall =
and wingdrop, which is what I expected and is how I would I expect most =
gliders to behave. I what way does the ASW20 behave differently?? =

The ASW20s I've flown will do both normal spin entries (inner wing drops)
and over the top spin entries (outer wing drops) from a turn, depending on
how the glider is handled. Spin entry is also more abrupt than the typical
training glider. Those who have trained in something other than a K13 or a
Puchacz will not have experienced this type of spin behavior.

A pilot with 100+hours solo that has read and understood the manual =
should have no problems, it is not a novice glider. It can be flown =
level or in gentle turns at less than 40 kts but do not try it in rough =
conditions the airflow will break away unpredictably.

100+ hour pilots vary greatly in level of training and experience. I've
know 100 hour pilots who could safely fly just about any glider. I've also
known 1000 hour pilots who barely survive flying Grob Twins...

Marc