Thread: GOAT ASW20
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Old January 11th 21, 03:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default GOAT ASW20

Upon spin entry with a flapped glider, you should always put the flaps to full negative. That reduces the appearent angle of attack and speeds up the recovery.

Le lundi 11 janvier 2021 * 15:27:21 UTC+1, a écrit*:
On Monday, 11 January 2021 at 14:20:04 UTC, wrote:
On Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:29:32 AM UTC-8, krasw wrote:
On Sunday, 10 January 2021 at 19:33:58 UTC+2, wrote:
Just remember that spins in landing flap are prohibited - all explained in the manual.
I do not remember reading such in the '20 manual, and quick check on limitations and spin section does not mention this?

You are correct. The manual does say- “The ASW 20 spins easier and flatter with positive (down) flap settings (4+5) than with negative (up) flap settings (2+1). Therefore, setting the flaps in negative positions is a measure to prevent wing dropping and spins.”
The manual also says- “Recovery from spin can be easier achieved, if the flaps are set in a negative position.”

More importantly, with any flapped glider you must move the flaps to at least neutral to prevent exceeding positive flap limiting speeds during a spin recovery.