Chapter 14: Spin

Question 1

Spin Basic Requirement (1)
Spin Stages (3)

Answer 1

Wing stalls before the other

1. Autorotation (360 deg)
2. Fully developped spin
3. Spin recovery

Question 2

Autorotation Synonim
Autorotation Description
Stall Recovery Steps (4)

Answer 2

Incipient spin :wing stall, more drag on that wing, yaw around that wing, opposite wing pitches up, more yaw

Recovery: 1. thrust idle

2. opposite rudder
3. push down (unstall)
4. pull up (gentle)

Question 3

Affects Stall Recovery
Inertial Forces
CG Position
Wing Weight

Answer 3

AC wants to pitch back up -> prevents stall recovery
CG forward = pitch down -> helps recovery
More weight in wingtip = more roll = steeper dive

Question 4

Spiral Dive vs. Spin

Spiral Dive Recovery Steps (2)

Answer 4

Spiral Dive is not a stall

1. reduce thrust
2. wings level