daveymac82c wrote:
When recovering from a spin it is important not to use your ailerons because...
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Okay, okay, I've held my tongue for a bit on this subject but I'm gonna mention it anyway. Be very careful using absolutes like this.
Spin recovery procedures are not the same for every aircraft.
I have flown two aircraft which both have aileron use as primary spin-recovery controls (with the rudder, natch)!
Now, I'll admit that both of these aircraft are swept-wing jets, so not likely to be a problem for a new GA pilot, but so many people are throwing around absolutes like "never use aileron" that I am compelled to bring it up.
Here is the spin recovery procedure for the T-38:
Quote:
Lateral Stick – Neutral
Aileron – Full in Direction of Spin
Aft Stick – Full
Rudder – Opposite Spin Direction
I don't have a T-38 manual in front of me, so I can't quote it directly, but it says something to the effect that
if aileron is not use in the direction of the spin, that it will aggrivate the spin such that recovery will be impossible.
So, gents, be careful about the flying advice that you give...or at least qualify it with what aircraft it works with.