Which Way Will It Go?

For many, predicting the direction in which an airplane will spin is a Fools Errand-any spins should be avoided in the first place. But understanding how a spin develops and how control deflections help determine the spin direction also can help us avoid them.

Key Takeaways:

• Spins result from an airplane stalling (exceeding critical AoA) while simultaneously experiencing a yawing moment.
• Avoiding stalls, especially when the airplane is also yawing, is key to preventing spins.
• The spin direction is determined by the more fully stalled wing, which is often the lowered wing in an uncoordinated turn.

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