I spun today in a PA-38 which was cleared for spinning. The POH (AFE Pilots Guide) describes the tomahawk as an aircraft with classic spin characteristics.
I spun and recovered twice and found it OK, (I haven't spun any other aircraft mind!).
The spin does tighten up but with the correct recovery procedure it recovers. Some don't recover very well and often you only find out when you try it.
I would cerainly refuse to spin in an aircraft not certified for it. It should be practiced once in a while but remember this is an aerobatic manouvere and one where control has to be regained.
Perhaps we should all do an hour of aerobatics a year to keep our hand in??
