AI.X.I.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for spin awareness and spins.
Purpose of and procedures for spin awareness and spins.
Bottom line
At the stall, the presence or introduction of a yawing moment can initiate spin entry. Pilots should be aware that a spin recovery will take considerable altitude; therefore, it is critical that corrective action be taken immediately.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Recovery no lower than 3,000 feet AGL for multiengine airplanes, or higher if recommended by the AFM/POH | Stall practice |
| Complete no lower than 3,000 feet AGL in a multiengine airplane, or higher if recommended by the manufacturer | Slow flight |
| Sixty percent of stall/spin accidents occurred during takeoff and landing | Takeoff/landing |
| More than 25 percent of general aviation fatal accidents occur during the maneuvering phase of flight | Maneuvering |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIH ch. 8 (p. 8-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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