Airplane Spins and Spin Recovery
| Objective: |
To teach the pilot to recognize impending stall and spin conditions. To teach the pilot to apply immediate corrective action any time it is apparent that the airplane is nearing spin conditions. |
| Content: |
Before Flight:
- Determine if aircraft is approved for spins
- Determine weight and balance limitations
- Cover entry and recovery procedures
- Secure loose items in aircraft
- Four Spin phases:
- Entry
- Incipient
- From time airplane stalls and rotation starts until spin has fully developed (may be up to two rotations)
- Aerodynamic and inertial forces have yet to achieve balance
- Developed
- Aerodynamic and inertial forces balanced
- Rotation rate, airspeed, vertical speed stabilized
- Flight path nearly vertical
- Recovery
- Follow manufacturers recommendations, otherwise:
- Idle throttle
- Ailerons neutral
- Full opposite rudder
- Forward elevator pressure
- Neutralize rudder after rotation stops
- Apply back elevator pressure
- In aircraft placarded against spins, there is no assurance that recovery from a fully developed spin is possible
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During Flight:
- Clear area
- Review stalls
- Altitude high enough for recovery completion no lower than 1500′ AGL
- Instructor demonstrates, then student performs maneuver
See AFH C. 6 |
| Completion Standards: |
The lesson is complete when the student demonstrates knowledge through a written or oral exam and is able to perform spins (if required) to the satisfaction of the instructor and in accordance with the current Practical Test Standards for the student’s stage of training. |
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