Spins
07-23-2006, 08:12 AM
#13
New boss = Old boss
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: Ca B737
Posts: 2,762
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.
07-23-2006, 08:20 AM
#14
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: XJT F/O
Posts: 144
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.
07-25-2006, 06:06 PM
#15
Big Poppa
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Posts: 613
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.
07-26-2006, 10:04 AM
#16
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 39,293
Originally Posted by Grim Reaper
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. 
Did you actually fly the tomcat? Most of those guys really DON'T like spins lol...
07-26-2006, 11:52 AM
#18
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http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...=search_videos
Check those out. lol. On my first spin, I'll always remember these videos!
Check those out. lol. On my first spin, I'll always remember these videos!
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