Are intentional spins with flaps down allowed on a C-152?

Are intentional spins with flaps down allowed on a C-152?

• A. Yes
• B. Sometimes
• C. Only With Instructor
• D. No

Answer: (D)

Intentional spins require an aircraft to be certified for spins, and the C-152 is not. The flight manual for this airplane prohibits practicing intentional spins, and the combination of flaps down with a light trainer can make spin behavior unpredictable and recovery less reliable. Because the airplane isn’t approved for spins, doing them with flaps down isn’t allowed. For spin practice, you’d use an aircraft that is certified for spins and under proper instructor supervision, not a C-152.

Intentional spins require an aircraft to be certified for spins, and the C-152 is not. The flight manual for this airplane prohibits practicing intentional spins, and the combination of flaps down with a light trainer can make spin behavior unpredictable and recovery less reliable. Because the airplane isn’t approved for spins, doing them with flaps down isn’t allowed. For spin practice, you’d use an aircraft that is certified for spins and under proper instructor supervision, not a C-152.