14-05-2011, 08:42 PM
Gday Steve
Sorry, I missed your earlier reply, to recover from the incipient spin it is stick forward to regain airspeed, however to recover from the actual spin it is opposite rudder to the direction of spin to stop the rotation then stick aft to get back into the glide attitude and speed. ANY aileron used to try to recover from a spin will end in nothing but pain, it has to be rudder and elevator to recover. Use of aileron will induce a loaded roll via adverse yaw and more than likely overstress the aircraft.
One thing that has always stuck with me is that you cannot enter a true stall/ spin (with neutral trim) unless you have back pressure on the stick concurrent with a low airspeed. I distance that comment from the accelerated stall which is a different kettle of fish. Still requires back pressure though however can happen at any airspeed!
I share your fond memories of the Tomahawk, top fun aircraft to fly. When I was instructing I scared the crap out of many a student whilst demonstrating its angry spin for the first time.
Cheers
Rob B
Sorry, I missed your earlier reply, to recover from the incipient spin it is stick forward to regain airspeed, however to recover from the actual spin it is opposite rudder to the direction of spin to stop the rotation then stick aft to get back into the glide attitude and speed. ANY aileron used to try to recover from a spin will end in nothing but pain, it has to be rudder and elevator to recover. Use of aileron will induce a loaded roll via adverse yaw and more than likely overstress the aircraft.
One thing that has always stuck with me is that you cannot enter a true stall/ spin (with neutral trim) unless you have back pressure on the stick concurrent with a low airspeed. I distance that comment from the accelerated stall which is a different kettle of fish. Still requires back pressure though however can happen at any airspeed!
I share your fond memories of the Tomahawk, top fun aircraft to fly. When I was instructing I scared the crap out of many a student whilst demonstrating its angry spin for the first time.
Cheers
Rob B