What is the proper recovery sequence from a steep diving spiral to the left to avoid overstressing the glider?

• A. Relax the back pressure and shallow the bank; then apply up-elevator pressure to raise the nose to the desired position
• B. Increase back pressure and deepen the bank to recover
• C. Apply full opposite rudder and bank to the right immediately
• D. Push the stick forward and hold the bank angle constant

Answer: (A)

When recovering from a steep diving spiral, the priority is to unload the wings and stop the excessive turning before trying to climb back out. Reducing the bank angle reduces the load factor, preventing overstress, and makes the airplane easier to control. Once the wings are near level and the descent rate has slowed, you then raise the nose gradually to bring the glider back to the desired attitude.

This is why the sequence starts with relaxing the back pressure and shallow­ing the bank, then applying up-elevator pressure to raise the nose to the desired position. Pushing the controls the other way would tend to deepen the dive or worsen the turn, and forcing a large rudder or holding a constant bank would not safely restore stable flight.