Spinning a C172

SpiraMirabilis · Mar 19, 2011

Now try a tomahawk and you can see how hard it is to recover.

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TwoTwoLeft · Mar 20, 2011

NickH said:
Flaps and power can help, but you risk exceeding limitations on the recovery.

Please. DO NOT do this......

This is right up there with adding ballast in baggage area...

Blackhawk · Mar 20, 2011

CoffeeIcePapers · Mar 21, 2011

Blackhawk said:
http://crusader.dwc.edu/Aircraft/C172/Cessna Spin .pdf

Thanks! I have never seen that before.

Krieger · Mar 21, 2011

SpiraMirabilis said:
Now try a tomahawk and you can see how hard it is to recover.

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tell me more. i might be flying one soon....

Autothrust Blue · Mar 21, 2011

Blackhawk said:
http://crusader.dwc.edu/Aircraft/C172/Cessna Spin .pdf

Good read, saved into my "Folder o' Interesting Things." I was curious about the spin characteristics of the 172...

Mike H · Mar 21, 2011

Roger said:
Citabria is a pretty good spin trainer too.

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