On 6/4/2013 11:50 AM, John Carlyle wrote:
I received spin training and thought it very valuable.
I came away permanently convinced that I don't ever want a spin to
happen when I'm low!

That was my main takeaway from my own pre-solo spin training. (spinning
wasn't required, I insisted on it) I was astounded at the altitude loss
and convinced I wouldn't survive any spin in the pattern.