Chapter VI – Stall & Spin Recovery (Virus SW 80 Garud)

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✈️ Chapter VI – Stall & Spin Recovery (Virus SW 80 Garud)

Landing safely is only half the story of flying. Every pilot must also master recovery from stalls and spins. The Virus SW 80 Garud is forgiving in these maneuvers, but discipline and precision are essential. This chapter breaks down the procedures into clear steps for student pilots.




🛑 Stall Recovery

Stall Speeds

  • Clean: 43 kts
  • Flaps 15°: 38 kts
  • Flaps 25°: 34 kts
  • Height loss during recovery: ~200 ft
  • Minimum height to commence: 1500 ft AGL

Internal Checks

  • Ensure ≥1500 ft AGL available
  • Confirm aircraft configuration (Clean / Flaps 15° / Flaps 25°)
  • Engine parameters within limits
  • Adequate sector length

External Checks

  • Avoid populated/prohibited areas
  • Ensure clouds won’t be entered during recovery
  • Select a reference point for orientation

Recovery Procedure

  • Reduce angle of attack (stick forward)
  • Clean: Horizon at 1/3rd canopy
  • Flaps: Horizon on canopy top
  • Apply full power smoothly
  • At ~50 kts, resume level flight
  • Avoid overstressing during pull-out
  • Speed limits:
  • Flaps 15°: ≤70 kts
  • Flaps 25°: ≤55 kts

Safety Checks

  • Engine parameters normal
  • Re-orient with reference point
  • RT call: “Operations Normal”


🔄 Spin Recovery

General Notes

  • Intentional spins prohibited in Virus SW 80
  • Difficult to spin; occurs only at aft CG + full rudder
  • Minimum height for 1-turn spin: 2500 ft AGL

Internal Checks

  • Ensure ≥2500 ft AGL available
  • Aircraft clean configuration
  • Engine parameters within limits
  • Adequate sector length

External Checks

  • Within local flying area
  • Avoid populated/prohibited areas
  • Stay clear of clouds/water bodies
  • Select reference point

Spin Entry

  • Proceed as for stall
  • Throttle idle, reference point selected
  • At 45 kts → rudder + stick fully back
  • Apply full in-spin rudder, hold stick back
  • Count turns → initiate recovery

Spin Recovery

  • Throttle idle
  • Apply full opposite rudder
  • Stick central + progressively forward
  • When rotation stops → centralize rudder, stop stick movement
  • At 50 kts → gentle pull-out + throttle
  • Avoid overstressing during recovery

🧭 Key Takeaways

  • Height discipline is critical: 1500 ft AGL for stalls, 2500 ft AGL for spins.
  • Reference points keep orientation stable.
  • Throttle vs. attitude: throttle manages descent, attitude manages speed.
  • Smoothness over force: avoid abrupt inputs to prevent overstressing.

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