Equilibrium spinning of a typical single-engine low-wing light aircraft

A study is performed of rotary balance data, spin tunnel model, radio-controlled (R/C) model, and full-scale flight test results relating to the spinning of light aircraft. A method is presented for predicting steady spin modes using rotary balance data. Differences in spin characteristics of various wing, tail, and fuselage modifications are discussed as well as scale effects. It is concluded that an equilibrium flat spin is governed primarily by the yawing moment coefficient.