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Private Pilot · Area VII: Slow Flight and Stalls

Task D. Spin Awareness

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

3 elements
  • PA.VII.D.K1
    Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects.
  • PA.VII.D.K2
    What causes a spin and how to identify the entry, incipient, and developed phases of a spin.
  • PA.VII.D.K3
    Spin recovery procedure.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

6 elements
  • PA.VII.D.R1
    Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control.
  • PA.VII.D.R2
    Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
  • PA.VII.D.R3
    Spin recovery procedure.
  • PA.VII.D.R4
    Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude).
  • PA.VII.D.R5
    Collision hazards.
  • PA.VII.D.R6
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).