On Jul 1, 5:32*pm, bildan wrote:

What happens next is crucial. *If the pilot does nothing, the glider
is likely to transition into a spiral dive. *If the pilot then applies
spin recovery control inputs the spiral dive will become much worse.
Some of the scariest rides I've had is with a pilot using "anti-spin"
control inputs while in a spiral dive.

I'm a little confused by this. The normal recovery from a spiral dive
is to roll the wings level and then apply smooth aft stick pressure to
level flight. What is it about the "anti-spin" control inputs that
makes the spiral dive worse? Do you mean something like full rudder
in the anti-turn direction and full forward stick?

TA