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Old 29th Aug 2001, 14:56
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I think you may have missed the point Southern Cross. Unfortunately, spin training acutally increased the number of accidents. I think Moth has a better idea --- for those really interested, create a syllabus POST PPL for a spin check-out. The "weakness" in the training system today is not the absence of spin training, but rather, not enough emphasis on handling the aircraft in slow flight conditions (using rudders only, etc.), recognising the approach to stall, and practicing the recovery from incipient stall. There is no need to risk life, limb and aircraft by practicing spins (other than as a part of an aerobatics course). My opinion anyway ...
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