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What is true of the wings in every spin?

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  1. Neither wing is stalled
  2. At least one wing is stalled
  3. Both wings make equal lift

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  1. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C), Chapter 5 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/06_afh_ch5.pdf Checked 2026-10-07.

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