Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Practice Exam

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What is the first step in the Spin recovery procedure?

Power - Off
Ailerons - Neutral
Rudder - Full Opposite
Elevator - Briskly Through Neutral

The correct answer is: Power - Off

The first step in the Spin recovery procedure is to reduce power by placing the throttle in the "off" position. This action is essential because having power in the engine during a spin can exacerbate the situation by increasing the aircraft's yaw and complicating the recovery process. By cutting power, you allow the aircraft to enter a more stable state, which is crucial for a successful recovery. Following this, ensuring that the ailerons are neutral helps prevent aggravating the spin, and applying full opposite rudder counters the yaw in the direction of the spin. Finally, briskly moving the elevator through neutral helps to stop the vertical component of the spin. Each step is vital, but power reduction is the foundational action that initiates the recovery sequence.