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Old November 3rd 04, 05:57 PM
Stefan
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Eric Greenwell wrote:

Five turns, six turns - not a very comforting margin if you are spinning
down through a cloud when you might need many more than that.


The point is, it's assumed that after 5 turns the spin is fully
established and nothing new will happen in the next 27 turns. That said,
a spin is not a recommended method to escape cloud in a modern glider.

Stefan