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What Is a Flat Spin?

Pilot Institute

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. The initial rotation that initiates a spin may result from other factors, such as incorrect control inputs or turbulence. Ailerons: Neutral. A – Ailerons The second step in the spin recovery procedure is to move the ailerons to the neutral position.

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What Is a Dutch Roll, and Is It Dangerous?

Pilot Institute

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. To understand the aircraft’s response to a disturbance, you need to understand aerodynamic stability. Placing the center of gravity ahead of the aircraft’s center of lift improves longitudinal stability. It’s very tempting to counter the roll with ailerons.

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Power-on Stall: How to Recover

Pilot Institute

The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. The lack of airflow over the ailerons results in a loss of control authority and mushy and ineffective controls. You should always test the stall warning system on the ground to ensure it works.