FLIGHT MANUAL ASTIR CS
Rev. 9 28. Nov. 2005
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Spinning
With the Center of Gravity between 415 mm and 480 mm behind the Datum Line, it is
possible to put the glider into a spin from the stalled position. To do so the stick has to
be pulled fully back, and the rudder and aileron controls be fully crossed. The nose will
then drop in the direction in which rudder is being applied, and with a rearward C of G.
position the glider will rotate in a slow, flat spin.
Recovery from the spin can be effected in any way you choose. With almost all C. of G.
positions and wing loadings all that is required is for one of the controls to be released
or returned to its normal position. The quickest recovery (without overstressing the
glider) can be brought about by centralizing all of the controls. The height lost in
returning to the normal flying position after a single-rotation spin, is about 220 ft,
If the glider fails to stop spinning immediately the controls have been centralized, then
the standard method of spin recovery should be employed at once:
1. Full opposite rudder
2. Pause
3. Stick steadily forward
4. When spin stops, centralize controls and resume normal flight
Speed Flying
In speed flying it is quite possible to exceed the maximum permitted speed. At very high
air speeds, care should be taken to use only small control movements so as not to
overstress the glider:
Emergency Procedures
Escape Procedure
In the event of a bail out, the following procedure should be followed:
1. Pull both red knobs back on right and left of canopy surround and with left hand
push canopy upwards and backwards.
2. Unbuckle seat harness.
3. EXIT over left or right side
4. Wait only 1 — 3 seconds before pulling the rip cord
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