SPIRALS & RECOVERY

OBJECTIVES

 Why learn about Spirals?

Ø Ancillary Equipment /Concepts

 What causes a spiral dive ?

 How to recover from spirals?

 Safety Aspects
WHY LEARN ABOUT SPIRAL DIVE?

 Develop the skill to recognize the spiral

 Recover out of a potentially deadly situation

 Flight test Item

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
WHAT CAUSE THE SPIRAL DIVE?
 HOW TO RECOVER FROM SPIRALS?
Safety Recovery

 Height – recover before  Close the throttle/power idle

2000ft AGL
 Area- should not be over built
up area
 Secure- seatbelt and
harness/no loose items
 Engine – instruments are all in
the green
 Wings level FIRST
 Ease out of the dive promptly,
transition back to climb attitude
 As the airspeed reduces to 80kts
(Vy) apply power go back to desired
altitude.

 Lookout-should be thorough
 SAFETY ASPECTS
 Considerable amount of altitude may be lost during
this exercise so close eye on the altimeter.

 Vne- 160kts IAS (NEVER TO BE EXCEEDED)

 No abrupt movements with the control, its already

high load situation
 SUMMARY

 Why learn about Spirals?

Ø Ancillary Equipment /Concepts

 What causes a spiral dive ?

 How to recover from spirals?

 Safety Aspects
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS