Spins
 

Spins are a little scary at first but after doing a dozen or so they aren't so bad. I'd rather do spins than go to the dentist. ;)

I've always been afraid to do spins. lol. I think about it alot as well. It seems worse than a roller coaster. When we do quick pull-ups on low-and-overs I tighten my stomach immediately. Imagine spins....

Some fear is healthy and will keep you alive. Spin training is a confidence builder. You should do enough to be very comfortable with them. Also do a day or two of aerobatics. It is fun stuff and will make you a better pilot. At least, you should understand the rudder by then.

I have to agree with all on here about how doing spins can be overwhelming the first time you do them, but once you get over the first one, the rest are alot of fun. I am currently in my CFI training and I did my spins in a great lakes biplane. Alot of fun is all I have to say. The 8-point roll and hammerhead that I got to do was the best part.

i'm in training and am really nervous about my first spin too. I never thought about it until one of my power on stalls was a little uncoordinated and we began a spin, but didn't get into a full spin. all I remember is how much faster the airplane lost altitude instead of a normal stall, and I have been nervous since then. i'm sure once I witness first hand the ease of recovering, I will get over it.

Did you actually fly the tomcat? Most of those guys really DON'T like spins lol...

Spins and upset recovery training seem pretty intense. Do you become more confident after doing a few?

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...=search_videos

Check those out. lol. On my first spin, I'll always remember these videos!

I think the stall horn subconsciously makes me more nervous than I should be during stalls

Hey, Golden Flyer, thanks for the video link. Wathcing those actually made me feel a little more comfortable, and I need it considering I have no choice in the fact that I'm going to have to learn spins.