Figure 1-5 Forward CG

T-34C OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT

CHAPTER ONE

A number of other factors also influence the spin. Forward Center of Gravity (CG) aids in spin

recovery, while aft CG tends to flatten the spin, resulting in less control effectiveness for

recovery. In other words, the further aft the CG, the flatter (less nose down) the spin will be.

Figures 1-5 and 1-6 show airflow over the fin and rudder in the two CG locations.

Figure 1-5 Forward CG

Figure 1-6 Aft CG

1-4 INTRODUCTIONS AND SPINS