6.13. Intentional Spin Entry (Emphasizing Departure Recognition and Recovery). The emphasis in primary pilot training is on departure from controlled flight recognition and recovery. On most contact sorties where OCF recoveries are performed, recovery should be initiated within one turn of the application of rudder. Recovery will utilize OCF recovery procedures.

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6.13.1. Objectives. Recognize what it looks and feels like when an aircraft departs controlled flight. Practice the OCF recovery from an intentional departure from controlled flight. Increase confidence in ability to recover from the OCF condition in case of inadvertent OCF. Maintain SA and ability to function effectively in unusual attitudes.

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6.13.2. Description. Note: Due to the potential for aeration of the oil system during spin entry, do not push to less than 1 G or allow the aircraft to sink before intentionally entering a spin. Allow 5 seconds of stabilized 1 G flight prior to spin entry.

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6.13.2.1. Airspeeds - Initiate entry: 120 KIAS (minimum). Spin entry: approximately 80 KIAS.

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6.13.2.2. Power - Idle.

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6.13.2.3. Pitch - 15 to 40 degrees.

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6.13.2.4. Flight controls at spin entry:

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6.13.2.4.1. Rudder - Full deflection in spin direction.

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6.13.2.4.2. Elevator - Full aft stick.

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6.13.2.4.3. Ailerons - Neutral.

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6.13.3. Procedure.

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6.13.3.1. Accomplish pre-spin (CLEF) check and adhere to restrictions according to AFMAN 11-2T-6V3.

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6.13.3.2. Attain level flight at a minimum of 120 KIAS. Raise the nose to 15 to 40 degrees nose high, reduce the PCL to idle, and maintain approximately 1 G for at least 5 seconds. Silence the gear warning horn during deceleration (activates below 120 KIAS).

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6.13.3.3. At spin entry airspeed (approximately 80 KIAS), the pitch attitude should be 15 to 40 degrees nose high. Simultaneously apply full rudder in the desired direction of spin, position the control stick full aft, and ailerons neutral.

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6.13.3.4. Initiate OCF recovery procedure within one turn of the application of rudder.

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6.13.3.4.1. Ensure the PCL has been reduced to idle.

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6.13.3.4.2. Position all flight controls to neutral position.

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6.13.3.4.3. Check altitude.

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6.13.3.4.4. Recover from dive to level flight.

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6.13.4. Technique.

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6.13.4.1. Use memory aid, “idle-ize, neutralize,” to guide recovery actions.

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6.13.4.2. Verbalize oil pressure before advancing the PCL.

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