pretty emotive subject this one.
I taught spin recovery as part of the course. The students used to get a firm 'don't try this after you get your licence or else!'. If its is properly briefed, properly taught and the student/new ppl knows his/her limitations (ie dont try it for fun), then is is an invaluable exercise.
Although, I know some FI's dont spin due to being, for want of a better word, scared of the manouvre. The commnets made by TheOddOne about it being too dangerous is a little sensationalist and inflexible. Or maybe he/she is one of the above instructors.
The highest proportion of accidents have been (not sure about the latest figures) CFiT. Mostly due to loss of control whilst in IMC. We do still however teach IMC ratings.
Generally, if you have the right attitude, appropriate aircraft, experienced in teaching the manouvre and sound approach to the lesson, its a rewarding and confidence building experience for the student.
BTW - Jetscream 32, 12 year old BA instructor? Was he/she a cadet FO or something like that. Or from one of the training schools dioing thier CPL/IR.
Last edited by jamestkirk; 16th Jun 2008 at 09:19.