Spin Training Course

Course Description

This course familiarizes the pilot with the unique environment of an aircraft in a classic spin. Upright and inverted spins are demonstrated and practiced with both pro-spin and anti-spin control inputs. Different recovery techniques are practiced and evaluated. This course would be beneficial for a test pilot or acrobatic pilot who will be accomplishing intentional spins or any pilot who might inadvertently encounter a spin. The first day consists of four hours of classroom instruction, one hour of ejection seat familiarization, and two hours of cockpit familiarization. The second day consists of two spin flights; one in a DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-67M Firefly, and one in am MB-326 Impala or NDN-1T Firecracker

 

Course costs and dates are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Course Schedule and Costs page for more information. Use the Student Enrollment Form to register in a course. Alternatively, you can contact us to check course availability.

 

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Contact Info

National Test Pilot School  
P.O. Box 658
Mojave, CA  93502-0658  USA
Phone:  661-824-2977
Fax: 661-824-2943

 
 
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