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Old 9th Jul 2009, 18:35
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flyndad
 
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Solo Spins

Not required for the PPL syllabus here in Canada, only Commercial and Instructor training. Some PPL students will ask for a demo and I have no problems with this, some will also want to attempt a recovery again no big concerns. I believe we should be demonstrating and teaching more of the prevention aspect. A lot of spin accidents occur when turning base to final not at altitude.
We should also place more of an emphasis on engine failures on takeoff and again not so much at altitude. Numerous fatal accidents occur each year after attempts to turn back to the field after an engine quits because of lack of altitude. Prevention is way better than cure.
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