CA.VII.EFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023
Spin Awareness
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge of the causes and procedures for recovery from unintentional spins and understands the risk associated with unintentional spins.
Bottom line
At the stall, the presence or introduction of a yawing moment can initiate spin entry. Upon recognition of a spin or approaching spin, the pilot should immediately execute spin recovery procedures.
FAA references
- AFH chs. 5, 13 (pp. 5-22, 5-24, 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- CA.VII.E.K1: Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load fa
- CA.VII.E.K2: What causes a spin and how to identify the entry, incipient, and developed phases of a spin.
- CA.VII.E.K3: Spin recovery procedure.
Risk management
- CA.VII.E.R1: Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.
- CA.VII.E.R2: Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
- CA.VII.E.R3: Spin recovery procedure.
- CA.VII.E.R4: Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).
- CA.VII.E.R5: Collision hazards.
- CA.VII.E.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
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