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.
6 aircraft listed
Citabria / Decathlon family
American Champion Aircraft
- Power
- 180 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Aerobatic trainer
Aerobatic trainingSpin trainingTailwheel endorsementDiscovery flights
150 / 152
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
discontinued
- Power
- 110 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Primary trainer
Ab-initio / PPLSpin trainingDiscovery flights
172 Skyhawk
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Power
- 180 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Primary trainer
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flightsCheckride prep
DA20 Katana / Eclipse
Diamond Aircraft Industries
- Power
- 125 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Primary trainer
Ab-initio / PPLSpin trainingDiscovery flights
Cub family (J-3 / Super Cub / Carbon Cub / Husky)
Piper / CubCrafters / American Legend / Aviat
- Power
- 150 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Primary trainer
Tailwheel endorsementSpin trainingDiscovery flights
PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Piper Aircraft
discontinued
- Power
- 112 hp
- Fuel
- 100LL avgas
- Category
- Single-engine piston
- Segment
- Primary trainer
Ab-initio / PPLSpin training