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Old 1st May 2012, 13:11
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I am not suggesting that students go spin training in terror hawks but would recommend a few hours in a competant aerobatic machine.
I appreciate no two aircraft or even aircraft of the same but different weight or distribution will all spin in a different way but it's more about being a handling pilot rather than a driver!
It's the confidence you can only get by knowing what lies beyond the normal envelope.
I used to have examiners who would do full stalls with me in twins at 10 k in all configs and I am sure I am far better for that than the new ways!
In a way it's like flying in extremes. Extreme winds, shear , crosswinds and knowing you can handle the worst rather than only going out when the winds are max 10 it's

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