Spins, Spiral Dives and Training

My personal view is that there is sufficient evidence to show that the
Puchacz is a dangerous glider, so dangerous in fact that it should never
be flown again.

Detailed 'puchy' spin analysis found he

http://www.ssa.org/members/johnson/f...72-1994-06.pdf

It's actually pronounced poo-hots BTW, but I'm not sure how it
translates in plurality... regardless, it is odd how many have drilled
into the ground with competent pilots and instructors onboard though.
Of course there's the rudder pedal theory (rear pilot's feet
obstructing mechanism's full travel...), but it's just that- a theory.

-Paul

At 21:50 03 July 2009, sisu1a wrote:

My personal view is that there is sufficient evidence to show that the
Puchacz is a dangerous glider, so dangerous in fact that it should
never
be flown again.

Detailed 'puchy' spin analysis found he

http://www.ssa.org/members/johnson/f...72-1994-06.pdf

It's actually pronounced poo-hots BTW, but I'm not sure how it
translates in plurality... regardless, it is odd how many have drilled
into the ground with competent pilots and instructors onboard though.
Of course there's the rudder pedal theory (rear pilot's feet
obstructing mechanism's full travel...), but it's just that- a theory.

-Paul

The above document is only available to SSA members, it might be of some
use to the wider gliding community

Detailed 'puchy' spin analysis found he

http://www.ssa.org/members/johnson/f...72-1994-06.pdf

The above document is only available to SSA members, it might be of some
use to the wider gliding community

Sorry bout that... I can't figure out how to publicly post it yet, but
I can email anyone that PM's me a copy of it if they like...

-paul at eaglebrandproducts dot com