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Spin Briefing

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In the spin briefing there are some important topics to cover including:

  • 4 left turning tendencies
    • P-Factor
    • Spiraling Slipstream
    • Torque Effect
    • Gyroscopic Precession
  • 4 Phases of a Spin
    • Stall
    • Incipient
    • Developed
    • Recovery
  • Angle of Attack and Relative Wind
  • Center of Gravity
  • Proper recovery technique for the specific airplane being flown
    • P-Power to idle
    • A-Ailerons Neutral
    • R-Rudder opposite the direction of the spin
    • E-Elevator briskly apply forward

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