On Jul 2, 10:58=A0pm, Martin Gregorie
<martin@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:34:44 -0700, Cats wrote:
> > We have a DG505 we use for spinning rather than a Puchatz,
> > and we are allowed to go solo in the K21 without any spin training,
> > but not in the Juniors which are the same builder as the Puchatz and
> > apparently spin like a top - not that I've ever done that in them.
>
> We always require the spin boxes ticked before solo, which we do in a
> Puchacz. This probably has a lot to do with the fact that new solo
pilots
> do their first five solos on the ASK-21 and then transition to the
Juniors=
> to free up the ASK-21s for those who need them more.
One guy did spinning several months after he went solo! The result
was that his chances to fly solo were limited until then because of
the need to do dual flying in the K21s. Yes, ideally it would be done
pre-solo but if someone is ready before spinning has been possible is
it better to hold them up (possibly for some time), or send them and
delay transition to the Juniors?
> The ASK-21 isn't totally benign - it can be spun two up without tail
> weights provided both pilots are a bit below medium weight. I was shown
> how to do that and then spun it myself to prove I'd taken in the lesson.
> I've never tried spinning one solo.
Now most of us are somewhat over medium weight... I flew with a very
light instructor with me in the back seat and she couldn't make it
spin. She is well below medium weight, I am not. Maybe the exact
empty CoG position for the individual glider is an influence?
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