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Old 14th February 2009 | 21:13
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Hi EGHOboi,

Your attitude seems right, which is a good start for spin training. I cannot offer specific locations for spin training near you, but perhaps a little advice.

Though there are a number of aircraft approved in the "utility' category, and therefore likely approved for spins, I have found the Cessna 150/152/172 very good for spin training. Look for a school whoh uses these aircraft. I think it's entirely fine to take a side trak from your main school for a little extra training in the aircraft type capable of the manuevers you would likt to learn.

I completely agree that you are entitled to the training you want. Explain exactly what you want, and expect to get it. If what you want is an hour or two of one turn spins, there's no reason that cannot be provided to you by a compotent instructor. You need not suffer undesired aerobatics - if it happens, the pilot you're flying with is not professional or compotent - don't go again with them!

Be resaaured that it is a certification requirement for any of these types that it must not be possible to obtain an unrecoverable spin with any use of the controls. Most spin approved type will get themselves at least somewhat recovered just by letting go. Of course, a properly executed recovery is what you're there to learn, and is what should be done, but don't be afraid of it!

Other aircraft typs I've been required to spin during flight tests really do require a deliberate spin recovery, or the recovery would be (okay, was, on a few occasions!) very delayed and sloppy, with exceedances of other limitations possible. In a 150/152/172, you'd really have to be well away from the proper recovery technique to creat an unsafe situation. It will look scary the first few times though!

Don't forget to fly the plane, don't let it fly you!

Have fun!

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