Initial CFI Spin Training
Review, Demonstrate and Teach Stall Awareness, Spins and Spin Recovery
CFI applicant demonstrates an understanding of the aerodynamics, recognizes situations that can lead to an inadvertent spin, demonstrates appropriate recovery procedures, and identifies common errors.
Spin Training That Prepares You to Teach
Initial CFI spin training is designed for pilots pursuing their initial Flight Instructor Certificate who need training in spin entry, spins, spin recovery, and the instructional skills necessary to teach these concepts.
At WETSU Aviation, training takes place in the Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon N2JG, providing an aircraft specifically suited to this type of specialized training.
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Understand the conditions that lead to a stall and the transition toward a spin.
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Practice spin entry, developed spins and recovery within the aircraft's approved operating limitations.
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Learn how to explain, demonstrate and teach stall and spin concepts to future students.
Understand
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Demonstrate
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Teach
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Understand ✈ Demonstrate ✈ Teach ✈︎
UNDERSTAND
Aerodynamics & Risk Management
Ground instruction covering stall/spin aerodynamics, aircraft configuration, control coordination, and factors that affect spin behavior.
DEMONSTRATE
Spin Entry & Recovery
Demonstrate recognition and recovery from the various stages: Entry, Incipient and Developed spins.
TEACH
Instructional Proficiency
Move beyond simply performing the maneuver. Learn how to explain the aerodynamics, demonstrate the maneuver and recognize common student errors.
Initial CFI Spin Training in Colorado Springs Student Matt Henkel performs spin and recovery.
Train in the Super Decathlon N2JG
Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon
PURPOSE-BUILT PLATFORM
N2JG provides a dedicated aerobatic training platform for specialized spin and upset training.AEROBATIC CAPABILITY
The Super Decathlon is designed for full aerobatic flight within a +6/-5G envelope.COLORADO SPRINGS
Specialized instruction based in the Colorado Springs area.
Training Topics
GROUND TRAINING
Stall awareness
Spin aerodynamics
Spin entry
Spin recovery
Aircraft configuration
Weight and center of gravity considerations
Control coordination
Risk management
Common student misconceptions
Instructional considerations
FLIGHT TRAINING
Spin Demonstration
Recognition of developing situations
The Spin
Entry
Incipient
Developed
Recovery
Instructional Scenarios
Training is conducted within N2JG's approved flight manual/operating limitations and applicable FAA guidance.
YOU'RE NOT JUST LEARNING TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN.
You're learning how to teach how to avoid them and recover if a spin occurs.
As a CFI, your role is not simply to perform a maneuver. You must be able to explain what is happening, recognize developing problems, demonstrate the maneuver clearly and help a student understand how to avoid or recover from an undesired situation.
EXPLAIN
Understand the aerodynamics and sequence of events.DEMONSTRATE
Perform the maneuver clearly and safely.INSTRUCT
Recognize student errors and provide effective instruction.
INITIAL CFI SPIN TRAINING
The FAA requires initial flight instructor applicants to receive training and demonstrate competency in stall awareness, spin entry, spins and spin recovery procedures.
FAA REFERENCES
14 CFR §61.183
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
FAA AC 61-67 — Stall and Spin Awareness Training
FAA CFI Airplane ACS
FAA spin endorsement training for initial flight instructor applicants.
IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU?
INITIAL CFI APPLICANTS
Pilots working toward their initial Flight Instructor Certificate.
PILOTS NEEDING SPIN TRAINING
Pilots seeking structured spin awareness, entry and recovery training in an aerobatic-capable aircraft.
FUTURE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
CFI applicants who want to develop the knowledge and instructional proficiency needed to teach stall and spin awareness.
SAFETY COMES FIRST
Spin training is conducted only within the aircraft's approved operating limitations and applicable procedures. Training is tailored to the applicant's experience and proficiency, with appropriate attention to aircraft configuration, weather, altitude, weight and balance, risk management and instructor assessment.
READY TO COMPLETE YOUR CFI SPIN TRAINING?
Train with WETSU Aviation in the American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon N2JG.
Initial CFI Spin Training
Colorado Springs, Colorado