"Jay Beckman" wrote in message news:hG0gd.19833$SW3.15945@fed1read01...

Would there be advantages to enrolling in a purpose-built "Upset Recovery"
course instead of say, just popping over to the local FBO and scheduling a
hop in a Great Lakes or Decathlon to experience spins and spin recovery?


Interesting question.

In my experience, they are not all that far apart. The "Upset
Recovery" course may be a little more structured, but not always.
Both courses typically cover basic aerobatic stuff at some point.

My first few hours of aerobatic training were spent just getting used
to the sights and sounds and feel of the 'new' environment I found
myself in. I think the initial "EMT" work would largely require the
same kind of adjustments.

OK, I guess I don't have an answer for you. Either one will be very,
very educational for you if you've never flown those kinds of
maneuvers before.

Welcome to the world of true three-dimensional flight. Have fun!

-Dave Russell
8KCAB / N2S-3