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Emergency procedures
Introduction
This section provides information for coping with emergencies that may occur. Emergencies caused
by airplane or engine malfunctions are extremely rare if proper pre-flight inspections and mainte-
nance are practiced. Enroute weather emergencies can be minimized or eliminated by careful flight
planning and good judgment when unexpected weather is encountered. In any emergency, the most
important task is continued control of the airplane and maneuvering to execute a successful landing.
Stall recovery
1. Reduce the angle of attack by pushing the control stick forward.
2. Add full power (throttle lever in full forward position).
3. Resume horizontal flight.
Spin recovery
ALPHA Trainer is constructed in such a manner that it is difficult to be flown into a spin, and even so
only at aft center of gravity positions. However, once spinning, intentionally or unintentionally, react
as follows:
1. Set throttle to idle (lever in full back position).
2. Push stick forward and centered.
3. Apply full rudder deflection in the direction opposite the spin.
4. Lower the nose towards the ground to build speed (stick forward).
5. As the aircraft stops spinning neutralise rudder deflection.
6. Slowly pull up and regain horizontal flight.
ALPHA Trainer tends to recover from spin by itself usually after having spined for a mere 90°-180°.
WARNING! Keep the control stick centered along its lateral axis (no aileron deflections
throughout the recovery phase! Do not attempt to stop the aircraft from spinning using ailerons
instead of rudder!
WARNING! After having stopped spinning, recovering from the dive must be performed us-
ing gentle stick movements (pull), rather than overstressing the aircraft.
However, VNE must not be exceeded during this maneuver.
Resume normal flight when the aircraft is straight and level.
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