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Old May 11th 09, 09:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
sisu1a
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Default Spin recovery vs tail design

I would like to solicit comments on the question: Compared to a standard
tail configuration such as a 2-33 or Blanik L-13, does the initiation and
recovery from a spin vary substantially in *T-tail (ASK-21 type),
all-flying (Phoebus) or V-tail (HP series) sailplanes? Really look forward
to reading and learning.


Center of Gravity is critically important when considering spin
characteristics. The same 'docile' ship with a forward CofG can bite
your head off quite easily with an aft CofG, regardless of tail
type... which in my book this is the single most important reason to
fully understand and fully respect the G/G specs for whatever ship you
are in.

Now up to $0.04 on the subject,
-Paul