@DirectTech The POH for the C172N states, "Intentional spins are approved in this airplane within certain restricted loadings. Spins with baggage loadings or occupied rear seat(s) are not approved" This is in section 4. The appropriate loadings are part of the Utility category on the W&B graphs in section 6 (2000 lbs and 40.5" CofG). All of these spins were compliant with the POH and applicable laws in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
@DirectTech in our club the only planes we use for spin training is the 172N. we take out all the spare oil bottles, tow bar, etc, but Its right there in the POH under normal procedures; approved within limits.
Nice! I would be scared to do that on Cessna... What are possible loads during those spins? I'd be also afraid that the engine might quit, I had it coughed even after a few seconds of zero gravity fall (not a pleasant sound). What was the altitude? How much did you loose when recovered from the spin?
The utility category for doing any spin training is a max weight of 2000 lbs and an aft CofG of 40.5". If the engine quit, the spin is still recoverable. You just follow engine failure procedures once out of the dive. I was at about 7500 ft. You don't lose too much altitude when you are spinning as your aircraft is in a constant stall. It is the resulting dive when you brak out of the spin that can cause major losses in altitude. Overall, probably around 1000 ft once all is done.
More private pilots need to put themselves in these situations while it can be done in a controlled environment while you are at your best mentally as well as physically and not in an emergency when most lose some of that mental brain power!
Nice work! Looks like the last one was really the only good one, but it's good to practice the entry as well!
jesusFreak0321 6 months ago
My c172 and everyone I have ever been in have a placard that says "No intentional spins". Personally, I think it's there for a reason...
DirectTech 1 year ago
@DirectTech The POH for the C172N states, "Intentional spins are approved in this airplane within certain restricted loadings. Spins with baggage loadings or occupied rear seat(s) are not approved" This is in section 4. The appropriate loadings are part of the Utility category on the W&B graphs in section 6 (2000 lbs and 40.5" CofG). All of these spins were compliant with the POH and applicable laws in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
enygma3d 1 year ago 3
@DirectTech in our club the only planes we use for spin training is the 172N. we take out all the spare oil bottles, tow bar, etc, but Its right there in the POH under normal procedures; approved within limits.
heardworld 6 months ago
Nice! I would be scared to do that on Cessna... What are possible loads during those spins? I'd be also afraid that the engine might quit, I had it coughed even after a few seconds of zero gravity fall (not a pleasant sound). What was the altitude? How much did you loose when recovered from the spin?
V1astr 2 years ago
The utility category for doing any spin training is a max weight of 2000 lbs and an aft CofG of 40.5". If the engine quit, the spin is still recoverable. You just follow engine failure procedures once out of the dive. I was at about 7500 ft. You don't lose too much altitude when you are spinning as your aircraft is in a constant stall. It is the resulting dive when you brak out of the spin that can cause major losses in altitude. Overall, probably around 1000 ft once all is done.
enygma3d 2 years ago
More private pilots need to put themselves in these situations while it can be done in a controlled environment while you are at your best mentally as well as physically and not in an emergency when most lose some of that mental brain power!
Nice job.
jjs4you2 3 years ago 3