This question has been on FAA knowledge exams since the 1960s, in one form
or another, and pilots have been trying to figure out what the FAA wants for
at least that long.

Bob Gardner

"Chris G." nospam@noemail wrote in message
eenews.net...
And I would read that as "both wings are stalled"... It's a very poorly
written question or very well written (depending on your point-of-view). I
consider it poorly written because the answer is not clear in the training
materials AND not clear on the exam.

Chris


Bob Gardner wrote:
According to the Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3, in its
discussion of spins, "the rising wing is less stalled than the descending
wing..." which indicates to me that answer C is correct. "Less stalled
than" means that some lift is being developed.

This is not a black-and-white answer, though...it has been haggled over
for decades.

Bob Gardner

wrote in message
...

Choose one, please.

18. H540 CFI
Which statement is true concerning the aerodynamic
conditions which occur during a spin entry?
A) After a full stall, both wings remain in a stalled
condition throughout the rotation.
B) After a partial stall, the wing that drops remains in a
stalled condition while the rising wing regains and
continues to produce lift, causing the rotation.
C) After a full stall, the wing that drops continues in a
stalled condition while the rising wing regains and
continues to produce some lift, causing the rotation.