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#11
October 12th 13, 08:14 PM
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Keep your hand off the release handle during aero tows!
At 18:43 12 October 2013, son_of_flubber wrote:
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. Same thing. Due to rapid pitch up caused by the rotational couple effect (line of pull below c of g of glider), plus not controlling the rate of rotation, causing the wings to stall and a flick roll can follow. Mostly a problem associated with powerful winches and very rapid acceleration. Derek Copeland 
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