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Is there a model in FS that can be spun? (Read 707 times)

Reply #15 - Dec 3^rd, 2009 at 10:12pm

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Some planes spin more easily than others and, of these, a C172 is not one - very docile. Some spins occur at a very awkward time. In Alaska, moose spotting is becoming a lost art since the law states you can't shoot the same day you fly. Back in the 'good old days' that wasn't the law so lots of Cub drivers could be found in maximum effort sixty some banked turns, full throttle, looking at a moose usually around 600 AGL. Of course in a super steep turn, if you applied rudder to center the ball, you'd probably roll upside down so here's a pilot all wound up like a dollar watch in what is essentially a slipping turn. A Cub will put up with this for only so long then SNAP, over the top with 600 ft to recover. A quarter turn spin brings you to the point of impact - not a pleasant sight.

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Reply #16 - Dec 4^th, 2009 at 1:54pm

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Hi all,

Regarding the 'snap' I have had to deliberatley do it in training many years ago in a glider.

For those who want to know what happens I'll try and explain but basically it happens because right rudder for example is used on a steep bank to the left or vica versa.

Think about it: guess many have seen aircraft doing stunts with 90deg of bank and staying level height: the tailplane and rudder have become a small wing giving some lift, the rest is taken care of just with lots of power ( sorry I digress).

Ok, you have steep bank turn and you kick in opposite Rudder, (because of the bank the tail plane and rudder have become partial tail wing and rudder and you have reduced lift), the tail goes down, you lower wing accelerates, gives you more lift than your higher wing which has now retarded and you flip over, completely in the opposite direction to that you was turning- not good thing if you wasn't expecting it and a no no to do at low altitude.

Whether it works in fs9 etc I don't know - yet:)

regards

Steve

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