Spin Recovery Template 1. Reduce the power (throttle) to idle 2. Position the ailerons to neutral 3. Apply full opposite rudder against the rotation 4. Apply positive, brisk, and straight forward elevator (forward of neutral) 5. Neutralize the rudder after spin rotation stops 6. Apply back elevator pressure to return to level flight Figure 4-13.  Spin recovery template. The following discussion explains each of the six steps: Again, it is important to remember that the spin recovery  procedures and techniques described above are recommended  for use only in the absence of the manufacturer’s procedures.  The pilot must always be familiar with the manufacturer’s  procedures for spin recovery. If the manufacturer does not specifically approve an airplane  for spins, intentional spins are not authorized by the CFRs  or by this handbook. The official sources for determining  whether the spin maneuver is approved are: 4-16 • Type Certificate Data Sheets or the Aircraft  Specifications • The limitation section of the FAA-approved AFM/  POH. The limitation section may provide additional  specific requirements for spin authorization, such as  limiting gross weight, CG range, and amount of fuel. • On a placard located in clear view of the pilot in the  airplane (e.g., “NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS  INCLUDING SPINS APPROVED”). In airplanes  placarded against spins, there is no assurance that  recovery from a fully developed spin is possible. Intentional Spins  5.  Neutralize the Rudder After Spin Rotation Stops.  Failure to neutralize the rudder at this time, when  airspeed is increasing, causes a yawing or sideslipping  effect.  6.  Apply Back Elevator Pressure to Return to Level  Flight. Be careful not to apply excessive back elevator  pressure after the rotation stops and the rudder has  been neutralized. Excessive back elevator pressure  can cause a secondary stall and may result in another  spin. The pilot must also avoid exceeding the G-load  limits and airspeed limitations during the pull out.  1.  Reduce the Power (Throttle) to Idle. Power aggravates  spin characteristics. It can result in a flatter spin  attitude and usually increases the rate of rotation. 2.  Position the Ailerons to Neutral. Ailerons may have  an adverse effect on spin recovery. Aileron control  in the direction of the spin may accelerate the rate  of rotation, steepen the spin attitude and delay the  recovery. Aileron control opposite the direction of  the spin may cause flattening of the spin attitude and  delayed recovery; or may even be responsible for  causing an unrecoverable spin. The best procedure is  to ensure that the ailerons are neutral. 3.  Apply Full Opposite Rudder against the Rotation.  Apply and hold full opposite rudder until rotation  stops. Rudder tends to be the most important control  for recovery in typical, single-engine airplanes, and  its application should be brisk and full opposite to the  direction of rotation. Avoid slow and overly cautious  opposite rudder movement during spin recovery,  which can allow the airplane to spin indefinitely, even  with anti-spin inputs. A brisk and positive technique  results in a more positive spin recovery. 4.  Apply Positive, Brisk, and Straight Forward Elevator  (Forward of Neutral). This step should be taken  immediately after full rudder application. Do not wait  for the rotation to stop before performing this step.  The forceful movement of the elevator decreases the  AOA and drives the airplane toward unstalled flight. In  some cases, full forward elevator may be required for  recovery. Hold the controls firmly in these positions  until the spinning stops. (Note: If the airspeed is  increasing, the airplane is no longer in a spin. In a  spin, the airplane is stalled, and the indicated airspeed  should therefore be relatively low and constant and  not be accelerating.)