Very early break: land straight ahead. Tow vehicle, if used, should clear runway to make way for the glider. SNAP Airborne break: lower nose and promptly land straight ahead. SNAP If towline is parachute equipped, avoid parachute when lowering nose after towline break or normal release. Figure 8-16.  Ground launch towline break. The pilot of a self-launching glider should formulate  emergency plans for any type of failure that might occur.  Thorough knowledge of aircraft performance data, normal  takeoff/landing procedures, and emergency procedures as  outlined in the GFM/POH are essential to the successful  management of any emergency situation. Mismanagement of the aircraft systems through lack of  knowledge may cause serious difficulty. For instance, if  the spoilers/dive brakes are allowed to open during takeoff  and climb, the self-launching glider may be incapable of  generating sufficient power to continue climbing. Other  emergency situations may include inflight fire, structural  failure, encounters with severe turbulence/wind shear,  canopy failure, and inadvertent encounter with instrument  meteorological conditions (IMC). Possible options for handling emergencies are influenced by  the altitude above the terrain, wind, and weather conditions.  As a part of preflight planning, pilots should review the  effects of density altitude on glider performance. The takeoff  runway length and landing areas near the gliderport and  existing air traffic affect the pilot’s approach and landing  decision. Emergency options may include landing ahead on  the remaining runway, landing off field, or returning to the  gliderport to land on an available runway. The appropriate  emergency procedures may be found in the GFM/POH for  the specific self-launching glider. Allowing the nose of the glider to get excessively low during  a steep turn may result in a significant increase in airspeed  and loss in altitude, creating a spiral dive. If the pilot attempts  to recover from this situation by applying only back elevator  pressure, the limiting load factor may be exceeded, causing  structural failure. To recover from a spiral dive properly, the  pilot should first reduce the angle of bank with coordinated  use of the rudder and aileron, then smoothly increase pitch  to the proper attitude. Common errors during spiral dives include:  All flight instructor applicants must be proficient in spins.  A spin may be defined as an aggravated stall that results  Self-Launch Takeoff Emergency  Procedures Emergency Procedures Spiral Dives Spins •  Failure to recognize when a spiral dive is developing. •  Rough, abrupt, and/or uncoordinated control  application during recovery. •  Improper sequence of control applications. 8-15