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Spin Training
Hello. I'm finishing up my CFI training. My CFI and I went up in a 172
(certified for spins) and tried to get the plane to spin for my spin training. The airplane was loaded properly in the utility category. We could not get the airplane to enter a fully developed spin. It would enter the incipient stage just fine, but would not remain in the spin for even one complete rotation. My CFI is very experienced, and has spun this airplane numerous times before with other students. Part of the problem may be that I weigh about 300 lbs (and am 6'6 tall), so we are rather forward in the CG department. What exactly are the definitions of 'spin training' that the FAA requires for CFI logbook endorsement? I am having trouble locating specific definitions. Does entry into and recovery from an incipient spin count? Does it need to be a fully developed spin (with a minimum number of turns). While I would truly love to experience some fully-developed spins, I *did* recover correctly from the incipient ones, both left and right. We have no other planes available that are certified for spins, and the nearest place I can get dedicated aerobatic training is quite a few hours away, and rather difficult to schedule. We cannot fit into a 152 without being significantly over the max gross weight. While I want to do this right, I don't want to put my training (I am almost ready for the checkride) on hiatus for several months while I find a way to coordinate schedules and travel to the place with the Citabria. Any ideas, comments or suggestions? Thanks, Cap |
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