Originally Posted by
43Inches
As far as I know these peculiarities were limited to the A150, does it still apply to the C152A? I recall most of the recovery 'horror' stories being in the 150.
Perhaps because the FAA and Cessna took action with their publications and flight instructor seminar summarized in magazine articles - so a lot of publicity about it in the mid-late '70s.
The NTSB commented: “Detailed investigation by the FAA, however, disclosed that problems were related to operational vagaries or anomalies, inadequate knowledge regarding the precise spin recovery procedures for the aeroplane, improper application or misapplication of recovery controls, apprehension, and confusion." The Cessna document is readily available free online. The 152 is very similar but a more forward CG and heavier so higher moments of inertia in pitch - more difficult to positively enter a spin. Kershner confirmed that the 152 Aerobat responds to Beggs-Mueller technique exactly the same as the 150. Kershner has two books which have detailed information about spinning (especially) the Cessna, it should be a reference for all who instruct on the type.
Note that demo of a hands off recovery after 2 turns - Kershner also demonstrates that once it gets to 2 1/4 it will not however when it gets to 4 turns it may do so - just those two points in the spin for that one particular example. People hear that comment about a hands off recovery being demonstrated so the misinformation spreads.