Spin Training Video

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SierraPilot123

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Here is a quick look at what spin training is like for the CFI. Probably the most fun I have had "training" in the past two years. I couldn't wait to do more until I thought about how old the airframe is and how much of a beating it has probably taken.

I was amazed at how fast the spin develops from the stall. By the time you realize it, you are already facing the ground. I.E. never let a student get even close if you don't have enough altitude below you.

I mounted a mini video camera to the rear window during our flight.

VIDEO HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-lHZie0o4
 
Cool Video! Isn't it cool how you pretty much go inverted during the first half of the first turn?

How many turns is it?

By the way, I had an old timer aerobatics instructor tell me that a properly recovered spin should only pull about +2 g's and that's only about like a 60 degree steep turn so as long as your pull up from the dive isn't too abrupt, it shouldn't stress the airframe that much. At the same time, I also wonder about how many people have done loops and other stressful maneuvers in the 152. I've heard of people doing it.
 
johntlewis said:
Cool Video! Isn't it cool how you pretty much go inverted during the first half of the first turn?

How many turns is it?

By the way, I had an old timer aerobatics instructor tell me that a properly recovered spin should only pull about +2 g's and that's only about like a 60 degree steep turn so as long as your pull up from the dive isn't too abrupt, it shouldn't stress the airframe that much. At the same time, I also wonder about how many people have done loops and other stressful maneuvers in the 152. I've heard of people doing it.
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Well, a spin is a stable maneuver. It's not really stressful per se, or overly stressful, but I guess the recovery can be.
 
I can't remember how many turns that one was.

The recovery cetainly puts some stress on the wing roots. It is tough to get the nose up quick enough, as to not let the airspeed get too fast, while keeping the pitch up slow.
 
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