Welcome to spin training/endorsement!
I am often referred to as “The Spin Doctor”
What I do is not dangerous or reckless…but it IS intense!
I did my first spin in 1971 before I soloed on my 16th birthday. I’ve done over 3100 spins (individual spins, not turns) so far (and counting weekly!). I do spin training for Lift Academy, Vincennes University, Jeff Air, Jet Access and others.
A spin endorsement is required by CFR 14 61.183 1 (1,2) for all initial CFI candidates. We’ve done literally hundreds of them!
All spin training is done out of i80 (Noblesville Airport) unless otherwise coordinated. Cost is a flat fee of $350, payable in advance. It includes a one hour briefing and the spin syllabus below. If the student discontinues because of illness or other reason, they will be charged for any additional flight time for a subsequent flight time over the 1.0 allotted time at $250/hr.
I recommend you view the power point to the right before coming. We will go thru this in your ground lesson.
Spin Syllabus. There are 16 maneuvers:
Deep stall (left turn) with 60 degree bank-student performs
Slipping entry demo (left turn)-instructor performs
Skidding entry/cross control stall demo (left turn)-instructor performs
Falling leaf w/over control demo-student performs
Docile entry (left turn) demo-instructor performs
Docile entry (left turn)-student performs
Docile entry (right turn)-student performs
Snap entry (left turn) demo-instructor performs
Snap entry (left turn)-student performs
Snap entry (right turn)-student performs
Power snap entry (left turn)-student performs
Hands off recovery/Beggs-Mueller (right turn)-student performs
Fully developed demo (left turn)-instructor performs
Teaching demo-anything except fully developed-student performs
Teaching demo-anything except fully developed-student performs
Dutch roll instructor demo (optional)
Come fly with me! You won’t be disappointed.
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What others say about my spin training:
His spin training is packed with great information and you’ll leave a better, safer pilot! Diego Marquez
I had an amazing experience with Stick and Rudder! Robert took the time to thoroughly reinforce my understanding of spin recovery, breaking everything down in a way that made it easy to master. I gained eye-opening insights, but more importantly, a huge boost in confidence. The personalized attention and passion Robert brings to his work is unmatched. I’m incredibly grateful for the knowledge Robert shared, and I’m excited to continue growing with the skills I’ve learned. Highly recommend Stick and Rudder to anyone looking to improve and expand their aviation knowledge! Miles Snowdon
Spin training with Robert was the most insightful hour of flight training I was able to experience. He will always push you to be a better pilot every day. Walker Massey
Phenomenal training experience. In my initial spin trying during an accelerated CFI course, I feel I was wholly unprepared for spins and just pushed through training as quickly as possible. The spin training Robert provided was invaluable and will help me moving forward. Duad Mohamed
I had been a CFI for several years when I flew with Robert for a Spin Training refresher course. I learned so much and walked away from the training feeling great. I’d recommend spin training with Robert to anyone fortunate enough to get the chance! Keith Stover
The spin training I received with Mr. Haynes was the most thorough training I’ve received over spin & upset recovery in my career so far. There’s a lot of things you’ll learn, and dare I say fun to be had? If you want to feel more confident in your own abilities as a pilot, then look no further. Dane Johnson
Great experience. Every pilot should take this spin training. The cross control stall is an eye opener. Rick Hixson
Robert is a bank of information. He is an amazing pilot and an even better instructor. I have completed my CFI preparation and Spin training with Robert, as well as tailwheel training! Ean Schrecengost
Robert is a fantastic instructor. I did my spin training, CFI oral and flight prep with him. He was a huge factor in my success passing my initial CFI. I learned so much from flying with Robert. Adam Baldwin