In my Dad's day teaching spins was considered routine.
2006-11-09 13:44:31 · 14 answers · asked by tommyfourth 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
We do!
In Canada, all private students must be demonstrated spins and spin recovery techniques.
Commercial pilot candidates must demonstrate spin entry and recovery to the flight examiner.
Spins aren't dangerous provided the aircraft it certified for them and proper altitudes are used. Aircraft certified for spins recover from them by letting go of the conrols almost as fast as using the spin recovery inputs.
Spiral dives are far more dangerous.
2006-11-09 14:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the US instructors only teach a Spin recovery to CFI candidates. Private students are told how to recognize a spin and how to recover from one although they will not do the real maneuver. A CFI is taught this with the maneuver to better understand it and be able to recover if a student puts the instructor and the airplane in this situation. I myself had a pretty good instructor and although he wasn't supposed to teach me by doing a spin he thought it was a good idea to show me. I will tell you though. It is pretty hard to get a Cessna 172 to spin! We crossed controlled the aircraft for about 2 minutes before it started into the spin. So in short go after your CFI and you will be put in one! Woo hoo is all i have to say about the feeling! ha ha
2006-11-11 03:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US they might not, and if they don't they should.
In Canada it is still a part of Flight Training, although a small part.
It should be a bigger part of all aircraft training.
A lot of aircraft today are difficult to get into a spin but if you do the recovery technique is relatively simple as long as you have had practise.
The effect it has on your senses can be quite sensational but if you have been through it then the recovery can be automatic as with practise.
Personally I know of 4 pilots who took the extra training and recovered from an almost fatal circumstance.
Emergency Manoeuvre Training are some skills I highly recommend.
Learn to fly another day.
2006-11-10 05:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think to say that Canada's way or America's way is the proper method of training is the right approach. It's just a different attitude towards the same situation. I was trained in Canada and practised spins regularly when I flew aircraft certified for them. I practised them regularly mainly because it's fun. The reality is that most fatal spins occur on the base to final turn when the pilot got too slow and had to turn too tight to get back on course for the runway. To be in that situation you are either distracted or flying with your head up your butt. At that point your at 500' agl which would require early spin recognition and reaction to recover before hitting terra firma. So perhaps knowing how to recognize and correct for the onset of a spin is far more useful, as spins rarely occur at cruising altitude
2006-11-10 07:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by ChallengerPilot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to delve into the preambles of the FAA regulations to determine why spins were deleted from the criteria for the private pilots license. I'm sure it received much discussion at the time. I personally feel it is beneficial training for any pilot and would suggest you find a competent instructor with an aircraft approved for spins and take a couple hours of dual instruction. Remember chutes are required. You will come away a better and safer pilot.
2006-11-10 01:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by pecker_head_bill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spins aren't necessary for pilot certification in the U.S, however, a thorough "understanding" of prevention and recovery is. To be certified as a flight instructor (CFI) however, one must practice and demonstrate the ability to recover from a spin.
If you really want to have fun and do a bit more than spin, take an aerobatic lesson! It's a whole different world of flying.
2006-11-09 15:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by H2Oskier 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US I believe that they only time that you are required to learn spins and spin recovery is when you are training to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
Or of course when you are taking aerobatic lessons. Which I have taken a couple of lessons and let me tell you it is an absolute blast - the most fun I have ever had flying!!!!
2006-11-10 01:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no longer unavoidably so Howard. I make a competent residing educating in my "semi retirement" I bought my shape business enterprise countless years in the past, now, flight educating keeps me TOO busy. I dont whinge tho, I do it through fact I take place to like it. The six parent income is only gravy.... as far as making a residing at aerobatic training, decide for it, some do properly ie prosperous Stowell some are fortunate to fly 20hrs a month. Like in actual sources, the key's area, area, area.
2016-12-10 06:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by cheng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humph, someone who goes by "topguntony" shouldn't be affraid of a little spin.
Yes it's difficult in your 172 trainer, but wait to you get into something hot and slick (if ever) and then see how you feel about your no need to learn about departures from controlled flight.
2006-11-10 17:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by citation X 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the U.S.A. people want to sue the state for damage their cars get from potholes, how many flight instructors would be sued over this ? this sue him mentality almost killed the helmet manufacturers and the aftermarket wheel folks, i wouldn't live there if you paid me , oops sorry , ranting a bit
2006-11-09 15:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋