CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 1.10:
Spins
Contact Periods:
1.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
1.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of basic
aerodynamic factors that affect airplane performance.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.142
Define spin and autorotation.
1.143
Identify the factors that cause a spin.
1.144
Identify the effects of weight, pitch attitude, and
gyroscopic effect on spin entry.
1.145
Describe the angles of attack and forces on each wing
that cause autorotation during a spin.
1.146
State the characteristics and cockpit indications of
normal and inverted spins.
1.147
Identify the effects of control inputs on spin
recovery.
1.148
State how the configuration of the empennage and
affect spin recovery.
1.149
Describe the steps in the spin prevention procedure
for the T-37B and the spin recovery procedures for the
T-34C and T-37B.
1.150
Define progressive and aggravated spin.
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