Spin training for US pilots?

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 11:13:03 AM UTC-4, jfitch wrote:
Are intentional spins allowed on the placard of a 27? They aren't on my 26.....

Still, I practice spin departures, sometimes unintentionally in bumpy thermals.

Now to the original point, is there a single pilot who has had spin training who regrets the experience, and would not take it if he/she got a do-over? Anyone?

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! I think every pilot should experience a true spin at altitude.

My LS8 isn't certificated to perform intentional spins, so I practice spin departures occasionally. What I wonder is what people find the most valuable - practicing the control movements to recover from an incipient spin, or experiencing the feeling as the plane gets close to departing into a spin.

My vote is for the feeling. The control movements are pretty much standard for all aircraft, but each airframe "talks" to the pilot differently. I think it's vital to know just how each plane you fly communicates.

-John, Q3

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.