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Stalls and spins in the 172

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The 172S stall speeds from the handbook's table, wings level and banked, and its air-driven stall warning horn. Where intentional spins are approved, and the handbook's five-step spin recovery.

What you learn

  • Quote the 172S stall speeds with flaps up and flaps 30°
  • Know how much a steep bank raises the stall speed
  • Test the stall warning horn on the walk-around
  • Know when spins are approved: utility category only
  • Fly the handbook's five-step spin recovery in order