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Sep 5, 2014 · SPINS DEFINED. A spin is an aggravated stall with autorotation—one or both wings are stalled and the airplane rotates about a vertical axis. The outside, upward-moving wing has a lower angle of attack and, therefore, less drag. The inside, downward-moving wing has a higher angle of attack and greater drag.
May 19, 2023 · By understanding aerodynamic principles, mastering recovery techniques, enhancing situational awareness, and boosting decision-making skills, pilots become safer and more competent aviators. The benefits of spin training extend beyond individual pilots, fostering a culture of safety within the aviation community.
This advisory circular (AC) explains the stall and spin awareness training required under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 and offers guidance to flight instructors who provide it.
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- What Is Spin Training?
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Too many pilots mistakenly believe they are “spin trained” after performing a couple of intentional, one- or two-turn spins. The practice of intentional, precision spins by itself, however, offers little in the way of practical knowledge about spin avoidance during critical flight operations. Pilots so trained are really no more prepared for an acc...
A common argument against spin training attempts to weigh its benefits against the following hypothetical: “Even a spin-trained pilot won’t be able to recover a spin entered while in the traffic pattern.” Nice try, but stall/spin accidents do not occur in a vacuum. While 95 percent of stall/spin accidents begin below traffic pattern altitude, pilot...
A myth that continues to circulate is the notion that mandatory spin training was deleted way back in 1949 because more pilots were being killed during spin training than the training was saving. No evidence can be found to substantiate this claim. While it is sad-but-true that the average flight instructor is neither competent nor capable of condu...
Apr 1, 2013 · Spins are the aviation equivalent of a schoolyard bully. They are intimidating and carry a fearsome reputation—but like most bullies, once confronted, spins turn out not to be so tough after all. With proper preparation, training, and equipment, spins can be understood, and even enjoyed, just like the many other maneuvers pilots learn.
The FAA defines a spin as "an aggravated stall that results in an airplane descending in a helical, or corkscrew path." Which brings us to spin point number one: both wings are stalled in a spin, but one is more deeply stalled than the other.
Definition of a Spin. The term “spin” refers to a maneuver wherein the aircraft descends rapidly as it follows a corkscrew path downward. The direction of the spin depends on the control inputs made by the pilot. A spin occurs when an airplane exceeds its critical angle of attack and loses altitude rapidly.
