On Sunday, June 2, 2013 7:53:11 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote:
I did spin training in CA shortly after recieving my glider license. It has been very helpful for me as I have continued along with glider flight.



How many of you, US pilots, have had formal spin instruction (not one spin but half a day or more)?



Personally I am amazed that a US glider pilot can get their license without ever spinning in a glider. As I understand it, absolutely ZERO spins are required to complete you training and receive both your private or commercial rating.



That said, this great video (British I believe) was very similar to the spin instruction I received. I hope it is helpful to any pilots who have not yet had extensive spin/spin recovery training.



http://youtu.be/p8_mJmR2qlw



Just do this! It could save a life!



Sean

F2

I did spin training before I got my private. Age 14, flying a 2-32. That thing spins really well!

I try a few spin departures every couple of flights. And certainly on the first flight in a new glider (altitude permitting or course). How else do you know what they feel like? Better to find out at 3000 AGL than 300....