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In the standard spin recovery for most light aeroplanes, the primary control used to stop the rotation is:
The answer
2full rudder opposite to the direction of rotation
Explanation
The usual AFM recovery is power to idle, ailerons neutral, full rudder opposite to the rotation, then forward elevator to break the stall, and a smooth pull-out once the rotation stops. Opposite rudder is what stops the rotation; always follow the AFM for the type.
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