PA28 or C172
27/09,
That's very interesting. I've done spins in at least four 172s and have never had any problem getting them into stable spins, using elevator and rudder only.
I don't remember where the CG was relative to the forward limit, but that can be a significant factor in an aircraft being reluctant to spin. I have extensive spinning experience in Blanik gliders and it was quite noticeable that with a lightweight student in the front seat, the spin was very stable. With a heavyweight (e.g. me) in the front seat, the spin would often turn into a spiral dive, even with the stick back on the stop.
That's very interesting. I've done spins in at least four 172s and have never had any problem getting them into stable spins, using elevator and rudder only.
I don't remember where the CG was relative to the forward limit, but that can be a significant factor in an aircraft being reluctant to spin. I have extensive spinning experience in Blanik gliders and it was quite noticeable that with a lightweight student in the front seat, the spin was very stable. With a heavyweight (e.g. me) in the front seat, the spin would often turn into a spiral dive, even with the stick back on the stop.
