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CA.VII.E.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.

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Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.

Bottom line

Pilots should be aware that a spin recovery will take considerable altitude; therefore, it is critical that corrective action be taken immediately.

FAA references

  1. AFH chs. 5, 13 (pp. 5-22, 5-23, 5-24, 5-25, 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 10 (p. 10-3) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AC 61-67, paras. 4a, 4b — AC No: 61-67C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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