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Document No.:G304C/AFM
Date of Issue: 12/01
3-2
Approved
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3.6
Spiral dive recovery
1. Balance the bank by coordinate use of rudder and ailerons
controls
2. Recover the dive
3.7
Other emergencies
3.7.1 Wingtip catching in high grass during takeoff
Take-Off's from not mowed grass runways should be avoided both
for aerotow and winch-launching.
Should a wingtip be caught in high grass, release immediately,
delaying this may result in a ground loop.
3.7.2 Cable chute opening during winch-launching
In the early phase of a winch-launching, the cable chute may open
if it’s size is too large or if the climb is too flat.
In such case release immediately and land straight ahead.
3.7.3 Towing rope release at low height
A speed within 85-90 km/h (46-49kts, 53-56mph) should be
maintained after release at low height in straight and level flight (the
speed increases up to 15 % with water ballast!). In a turn the
speed should be increased according to the angle of bank. In this
manner the unintentional and unnoticed stalled flight will be
avoided.
3.7.4 Slight vibrations and spongy controls before the stall
Should you detect a slight vibration, with "spongy" controls and the
air speed indicator varying between 65- 85 km/h (35-46 KIAS, 40-
53 mph), the sailplane is in stalled flight. Move the control stick
forward, at once.
