In this video, we'll be talking about spins. According to the FAA, a spin is an aggravated stall where yaw is introduced, which causes a downward torque screw path. Just as we discussed in lesson three, when an airfoil exceeds its critical angle of attack, it will stall. When an aircraft stalls, it is possible for one wing to stall more than the other wing; this is called an aggravated stall.

This can happen when an airplane stalls in uncoordinated flight. Uncoordinated flight is what happens anytime the vertical axis of the aircraft is not aligned with the direction of travel; this is also known as a side slip. You can eliminate side slip conditions by using your inclinometer and rudder pedals. In a turn, you'll hear your instructor refer to these as slips or skids. An easy way to remember which pedal to use is to step on the ball. If the airplane does get into a side slip or yawed condition, then it stalls, whichever wing has stalled more will drop faster than the other one. One wing dropping more quickly than the other; the airplane will begin to rotate and then it will follow the corkscrew path.

Be sure to look at your aircraft's specific POH in order to know your aircraft's specific spin recovery procedures, but most instructors will use the acronym PARE: Power idle, Ailerons and elevator neutral, Rudder opposite until the spinning stops, then Elevator up to recover to level flight. You'll want to memorize these procedures when you start your flight training.

But for the FAA written exam, the most important thing to remember today is that in a spin, both wings are stalled. Thanks for joining me for today's lesson on spins. Please click that like button if you're getting value out of this training and don't forget to subscribe so you know when there's a new video on Free Pilot Training. Aircraft calling, safe position.