Exercise 14 Spiral

Ex. 14 - Spiral
There's one major difference between a graveyard spiral and a spin, and that's airspeed.
It comes down to this: a spin is a stalled condition, and a graveyard spiral is not. That means that if you're spinning, your airspeed is relatively low, and if you're in a graveyard spiral, your airspeed is fast, and probably increasing.
A distracted pilot can slip into a spiral while performing steep turn maneuvers. The first clues are: rapid loss of altitude and a sudden build up in airspeed.
Recovery from this condition is accomplished by following the following actions:
reduce power to idle to slow the airspeed;
roll the wings level to stop the turn;
ease back on the control column to raise the nose; and
apply full throttle making sure not to exceed the engine's  red line and climb back to altitude.
When practicing the spiral you must do a HAZEL Check first.

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Transport Canada Standard for evaluating the student pilot
Aim
To determine the candidate's ability to recognize a spiral dive and to effect a smooth, safe recovery to straight and level flight.

Description

The examiner will initiate this manoeuvre from an over-banked steep turn or an incorrect spin entry.  Control will be given to the candidate, when the spiral is established.  On assuming control, the candidate will be expected to commence recovery immediately.
Recovery will be completed at a height specified by the manufacturer, or no less then 2,000 feet above ground, whichever is greater.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to:

recover promptly and smoothly using control applications in the proper sequence; and
return smoothly to straight and level flight without excessive loss of altitude
avoid exceeding any operating limitation of the aeroplane.