flat spin

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Synonyms: flat spot, flat sawn, flat spins

Antonyms: flat spot, flat sawn, flat spins

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|aviation}} An especially [[dangerous]] type of [[spin]] (abnormal stalled flight mode) with a very high [[angle of attack]] (typically between 65° and 90°), such that the aircraft's [[nose]] is pointed near the [[horizon]] despite an extreme negative [[flightpath]] angle ([[gamma]]); typically [[unresponsive]] to [[flight control]] [[input]]s and [[unrecoverable]] in most aircraft.

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