[NSRCA-discussion] Avalanche - Positive or Negative Snap?

[Michael Laggis]

Thanks to all,
That is what I figured that it was optional on the positive or negative.
With my current plane I find it easier to keep geometry by doing a negative.
I probably have the same problem as Ken when doing a positive snap that I am
into my elevator to long.


Regards,
Michael Laggis 

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That's the problem Ken,

"Model pulls or pushes up into a loop, at the top it executes a complete
snap roll, positive or negative, recovers to complete the loop and finishes
in level upright or inverted flight."

That is the total description in the AMA rule book.

Regards,
Michael

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ken Thompson
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Avalanche - Positive or Negative Snap?

I believe the AMA rulebook gives you both for clarity, it you pull into the
loop you need to do a negative snap.  You have to pull in the Advanced
sequence because the plane is entering the maneuver upright.

Of course, I just started to fly Intermediate, so I may be wrong <G>

Ken
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From: "Michael Laggis" <fishgod at pobox.mtaonline.net>
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Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 2:43 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Avalanche - Positive or Negative Snap?


>I am wondering if the pilot has the choice on the type of snap in an  
>avalanche?  In Advanced maneuver 14 is an Avalanche.  The AMA rule book  
>states as follows.
>
> "Model pulls or pushes up into a loop, at the top it executes a 
> complete snap roll, positive or negative, recovers to complete the 
> loop and finishes in level upright or inverted flight."
>
> I was told by someone at the field that if you pull into a loop it has 
> to be a positive snap and if you push into the loop it is a negative 
> snap.
>
> My preference is pull into the loop then do a negative snap.  Just 
> looking for some clarity.
>
> Regards,
> Michael Laggis
>
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