What Is a Flat Spin?
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Key Takeaways A flat spin is a dangerous, level-flight spin with reduced control effectiveness. A flat spin happens when the center of gravity shifts too far aft (toward the tail), and the aircraft’s rotation becomes more horizontal. The wing cannot produce enough lift to sustain flight at the critical Angle of Attack (stall).
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