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In the FAA's spin recovery steps, what should a pilot do with the throttle first?

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  1. Add full power to climb out
  2. Hold cruise power steady
  3. Reduce power to idle

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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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