Trainer role
Aircraft commonly used for spin training
Aircraft used as primary trainers for spin training at flight schools, ATOs, and clubs worldwide. The Aviatize directory captures specifications, operating economics, and configuration notes for each type.
7 aircraft listed
Citabria / Decathlon family
American Champion Aircraft
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 180hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Aerobatic trainingSpin trainingTailwheel endorsement+1
Discontinued
150 / 152
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 110hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLSpin trainingDiscovery flights
172 Skyhawk
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 180hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flights+2
DA20 Katana / Eclipse
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 125hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLSpin trainingDiscovery flights
Extra 200 / 300 / 330 aerobatic family
Extra Aircraft
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 300hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Aerobatic trainingSpin trainingHigh-performance rating
Cub family (J-3 / Super Cub / Carbon Cub / Husky)
Piper / CubCrafters / American Legend / Aviat
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 150hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Tailwheel endorsementSpin trainingDiscovery flights
Discontinued
PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Piper Aircraft
Single-engine piston
- Power
- 112hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLSpin training