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Why avoid excessive back pressure during the final spin pullout?

It can cause a secondary stall.

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Why: After rotation stops, recover to level flight without yanking the elevator. Too much back pressure can exceed limits or stall the wing again.

Huh, didn't know that: The pullout must also respect airspeed and G-load limits.

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References

Answer: It can cause a secondary stall. After rotation stops, recover to level flight without yanking the elevator. Too much back pressure can exceed limits or stall the wing again.

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook Chapter 5 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/06_afh_ch5.pdf
    Excessive back elevator pressure can cause a secondary stall and may result in another spin.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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