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How does a stabilized spin differ from a stall?

  1. It has a lower angle of attack
  2. It has no separation of airflow
  3. It happens only with the engine off
  4. It differs only by the rotation
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Correct answer: It differs only by the rotation

A stabilized spin is not different from a stall in any element other than rotation.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Spins, page 133

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026