Airman Certification Standards

ACS PA.VII.D

Spin Awareness

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Knowledge

Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects.

What causes a spin and how to identify the entry, incipient, and developed phases of a spin.

Spin recovery procedure.

Risk Management

Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.

Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).

Spin recovery procedure.

Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).

Collision hazards.

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. [Intentionally left blank]. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C)46

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