I suspect the improtant thing is knowing when to get out....
Once attended an ACMI brief ine Deci where the Stn Cdr (Pilot)was putting in a guest appearance, having flown out to visit the sqn from the UK. Got to the end of a pretty standard brief for the 4 v 4 into ACT, when the briefing offr decided to ask a couple of straightforward questions including the lowest height from which to get out if the ac was in a flat spin or otherwise unrecoverable situation.
"Erm 250 feet"
was the response.
The question was re-phrased, placing emphasis on the nature of the emergency:
"Ah Yes, 1000 feet"
At this point, the QWI gave up:
"Shall we try 10,000 feet Sir?"
I'm pretty sure it didn't impact on the QWI's career (or the Stn Cdr's). What really sticks in my mind is the look on the face of the chap (a Nav if memory serves) who was due to fly with him ... he seemed to become progressively paler as the situation unfolded.
Happy Spinning!
STH