FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR REACTS to ACCIDENTAL SPIN

I could fix these problems if I could work with this pilot for a day or two. Watch my reaction to a preventable stall-spin accident.

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📝 Contents
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Overview
1:06 - The accident
1:31 - How to enter a spin 1: Reducing the Power
2:22 - Correcting the overbanking tendency
3:52 - How do you prevent this situation?
4:54 - CFI Club
5:33 - How do you teach pilots to avoid the stall-spin scenario
8:06 - Wrap up
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[jimd]

This is one of the most excellent videos that can save lives.I'm glad you made people aware of this.

[coolwolf]

Decreases power to idle, pulls back on the stick to maintain altitude and decrease airspeed and lowers one wing with aileron. This man is literally following the application of a wingdrop stall to the letter.

[esanchez]

Im going to show all my students this video!

[camsmeltzer]

Practicing these things at altitude is invaluable.

[thepumpdoctor]

Phew! It's great that the pilot had the guts to post this so we can all learn.

[cherokeerookie]

Our hangar “take a shot “ game is to take one every time you say Lindbergh reference 😃

[jeffhiner]

I did some spin training in a Cub this summer and it was one of the best things I've done. It makes me a bit sad that it's not part of the PPL curriculum, because it really drives home why coordination is important and how quickly the airplane can recover once you stop abusing it. And it's not even that risky if done at altitude with a competent CFI and a utility category plane.

[daffidavit]

I used to allow more advanced students to keep about 50% power while maintining a full stall for about 10 seconds. The goal was to prevent the small airplane from spinning by using rudders only. It's a good introduction to seeing what the wing does when controlled with rudder only. It also builds muscle memory to correct the adverse yaw with rudder.

[flyingconsultant]

This is the reason why I am super careful when making pattern turns. In PA28, I make shallow turns and never go below 85kt. Power goes to idle only on final, after the runway has been made.

[pilotalex]

I always like to watch your basic flying skills you're providing out here. It is so valuable thank you 👍🛩

[Rodgerball]

So true Jason!!! In a single engine aircraft, I always impress on my students, and myself, THE RIGHT HAND (throttle) is connected to your right foot. LEFT hand - right foot if you’re a CFI sitting in the right seat. 😊

[randybarton]

AoA. Thinking of the Ercoupe. Limited aft elevator travel to prevent stall. No stall, no spin. Fore/ aft stick position is telling you what your AoA is doing. ( ‘Stick and Rudder’…remember that book?) Yes, reducing power to idle, ‘tripping’ over the aileron, failing to compensate with rudder with power application all exacerbated the situation. I’m presenting this argument for discussion; having lost 4 colleagues to stall/ spin accidents over the years. All maneuvering at low altitude. ( Cessna 172, Cessna 185, Cessna 310 Piper T-1040) Correct me if I’m wrong, inviting discussion. I’m my opinion, we should all go out and ‘get the feel’ for the aircraft around the high AoA regime. Develop the muscle memory to recognize when the airplane is telling you it is close to departing. Develop the muscle memory ‘no more aft stick than this’ Period. Will this be enough to overcome your impulse to tighten up that turn when you are trying ‘the impossible’ turn back? Who knows.

[michaellevine]

Hey Jason, These type of instruction is what keep us safe and alive and it's a constant reminder to all of us to practice these and other maneuvers so we can fly safe and confident for the unexpected! Thanks

[skyepilotte]

Thx Jason for this look into stall prevention...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[gvrose]

I never go below 1.4 times stall speed and 30 degrees of bank when low to the ground! Ever.

[wicked]

A very valuable discussion, we should all take spin training.

[mrkc]

Great video. Appreciate your professionalism

[erickborling]

All pilots need actual spin training and experience whether or not the ACS demands it. A good way to fold this into your training with not much additional cost is to get that spin training simultaneously with your "tailwheel" endorsement. The more spins you practice, the better. It gets to being super fun, too!

[lechstryzewski]

Love you brother. Awesome video. God Bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family Jason !!

[logandenelskycfi]

Goodness… I saw this video on the interwebs over the last few weeks but figured this was an engine failure that was intermittently coming back… he actually PUSHED the throttle forward to cause this! Good lord