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Puchacz reviews
Le mardi 9 octobre 2012 13:40:07 UTC+2, Roel Baardman a écrit*:
In reply to the list of accidents with spinning: Recently there was spin training (on a Fox) in The Netherlands. Out of 20 instructors, only one got the Fox out of a spin without any unintended maneuvers. Many instructors pulled to early after stopping the rotation (and recovering the stall), causing a spin/flick maneuver. The one instructor that did it right the first time had extensive aerobatic experience. All I'm trying to say is: while it might appear from the statistics that the Puchacz is at fault, other factors can also play a role. Roel Roel, as an instructor, I would say that a double seater which tends to flick to the other side after spin recovery is a NoGo for basic instruction or first flight. With a Fox, it's ok - but it was designed for full aerobatics, and nbody would even think of using it as a basic trainer. I have never flown the Puchaz, but looking at the statistics for spin accident with a FI on board, I tend to see an issue with this glider vs ASK's and the like. |
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Puchacz reviews
as an instructor, I would say that a double seater which tends to flick
to = the other side after spin recovery is a NoGo for basic instruction or first= flight. Agreed. But don't put the Puchacz 1, 2 and 3 on the same pile. The 3 is a very different airplane than the 1 and 2, with longer rear fuse, larger tail surfaces, larger tail controls, etc. Behaves quite differently in a spin compared to the 1 and 2. I speak from experience. I have never flown the Puchaz, but looking at the statistics for spin accid= ent with a FI on board, I tend to see an issue with this glider vs ASK's an= d the like. And an apple tastes wholly different than an orange and the like. My point: don't compare a glider that will spin with a glider that practically doesn't when it comes to accidents. ;-) If you ever get the chance to fly the Puch, grab it. You'll get to enjoy the positive and experience the negative aspects of it (there other things: it is relatively slow to pick up speed after a stall due to drag; the airbrake caps rattle over 180 kmh; when landing with full airbrakes and misjudging the flare it has a tendency to settle firmly). Judging by its reputation I understand if people decide against buying (or even flying) it. I just love flying it and *respect* its flight envelop limitations. Just like I do in any glider that spins very well. |
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