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Old August 18th 11, 07:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Water ballast rookie question

Another water ballast question.

How well does a fully ballasted glider recover from a spin?

I practice spins every season, dry. The recovery is easy and
predictable. (SZD 55-1) I have never tried a spin with water. If I
accidently spin at low atlitude (1000 ft agl or lower) fully
ballasted, should I attempt to recover, or just bail?

Kerry