I prefer to wear a parachute if at all possible though I guess 98% of my spinning has been done without I consider it a sensible precaution (FAA have it spot on).There was a time in my youth 25 years ago when I used to go up and spin for pleasure ,nowadays I prefer not to unless required.I like the aircraft to be in good condition (many club aircraft even with a Public Cof A are not) and I like lots of height at least 3000 ft.agl.after recovery I strongly disapprove of clubs in the London area for example who start at 2400ft QNH.Its an area of flying that is seeing experience levels diminish except in a few specialist areas as most new pilots never ever see a spin even demonstrated.For training I like a nice gentle slow entry spinner both the Tiger Moth and the Stampe seem good in this respect.It would be nice to think that the pilots who carry out the post Cof A test flights carry out the correct tests (3 turns left and right) but I guess a mixture of weather /commercial expediancy and in some cases nervousness by the people authorised to conduct the flights means this part of the test is sometimes shall we say "abbreviated".
