To spin or not to spin
Sennadog
I guess this has to be a matter of choice. Distaff asks for old timers to confirm that spinning used to be part of the manadatory training for the PPL. Fortunately I just fall outside of her classification as spin training for PPLS was removed just before I took my PPL about 14 years ago (it could have been 13 or 15 as age muddles the brain!). Despite not being a requirement I allowed my instructor to show me how to spin a C150 Aerobat and it was great. (not the same instructor who insisted on showing me how to loop in the circuit who was a couple of blades short of a full prop!).
Now spin the delightful Chipmunk and cant see what the fuss is about.
I tend to fly aircraft through a broad envelope when positioning for interesting photo shots and it is interesting to see how often owners have never got near the edges of their aircrafts operating limits. Nothing wrong with this but should they get in to such a position they won't have much of an idea what to do. Even if you don't go out for aeros I reckon some unusual attitude, spin, and semi aero manouvring would be very enlightening and enjoyable but don't say I told you so if you happent o feel a little sickly first time out.