DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight Manual LS 8-18 Emergency
Procedures
3.5 Spin Recovery
Simultaneously
:
Elevator
- push
forward
Rudder
- full rudder deflection opposite to spin rotation until rotation stops
Aileron
- opposite to spin rotation for quicker termination
Until rotation stops, then
:
Elevator
- smooth
pull-out
Altitude loss during recovery about 100 m (300 ft)
Note:
According to actual aileron deflection and C.G. position, more or less pronounced floating
around the pitch axis occurs during spinning.
3.6 Spiral Dive Recovery
Spiral dive may occur, when the sailplane terminates spinning on its own and not by pilots action.
Then:
Rudder
- opposite to dive rotation
Aileron
- opposite to angle of bank
Elevator
- pull
cautiously
Warning: During dive-out be alert not to exceed maximum permissible speed
VNE = 280 km/h (151 Kt.; 174 mph) inadvertently, see also page 2-2!
Edition: July 1999
LBA-appr. Revision - 0
Page 3-3