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April 18th 05, 12:52 AM
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On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:13:25 +0200, Stefan
wrote: Highflyer wrote: A spin is STABLE. You cannot dive into the ground at Vne + from a spin. There are aircraft which go into a spiral dive after a couple of turns, so be sure to know the spin characteristics fo yours before attempting a spin in IMC. Stefan Among such airplanes that won't stay in a spin is Highflyer's Stinson Reliant. Well, I don't know for sure about his but I do know for sure about my Reliant - after about three turns, it evolves into a spiral dive - I've tried to hold it in a spin and failed. Klein 
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April 19th 05, 05:25 AM
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"Klein" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:13:25 +0200, Stefan wrote: Highflyer wrote: A spin is STABLE. You cannot dive into the ground at Vne + from a spin. There are aircraft which go into a spiral dive after a couple of turns, so be sure to know the spin characteristics fo yours before attempting a spin in IMC. Stefan Among such airplanes that won't stay in a spin is Highflyer's Stinson Reliant. Well, I don't know for sure about his but I do know for sure about my Reliant - after about three turns, it evolves into a spiral dive - I've tried to hold it in a spin and failed. Klein Klein, To the best of my knowledge and the rumours I have heard from WWII Stinson Reliant pilots ( mostly British ) no has ever been able to hold the Stinson Reliant, at least the V77 model built as an AT19, into a spin for more than three turns. When it was certified, after the war, as the V77 the FAA required a placard on the dashboard saying "Intentional spins are prohibited" :-) Highflyer Highflight Aviation Services Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY ) NOTE: The annual rec.aviation Pinckneyville Flyin is coming up May 20,21, and 22. Email Mary now if you are planning to drop in at so she can arrange groceries. If you are a vegetarian let her know some food preferences. She is doing special meals for vegetarians and would LOVE some input on what they would prefer to eat while we are munching down on large chunks of slightly charred cow. :-)
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