PA.VII.DFAA-S-ACS-6C · 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
The direct cause of every stall is an excessive angle of attack (AOA). An airplane needs to be stalled and yawed in order to enter a spin. A spin has four phases: entry, incipient, developed, and recovery.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Spin Awareness; Spin Procedures (pp. 5-22–5-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
- PA.VII.D.R1: Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.
- PA.VII.D.R2: Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
- PA.VII.D.R3: Spin recovery procedure.
- PA.VII.D.R4: Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).
- PA.VII.D.R5: Collision hazards.
- PA.VII.D.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
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