The Wright Brothers gave us the gift of powered flight more than a century ago. But the gift has its limitations: potentially dangerous stalls and spins lurk beyond the critical angle of attack. This book combines 100 years of light airplane research with practical knowledge about the post-stall environment into one of the most comprehensive guides to Stall/Spin Awareness available. You'll learn: Who's most at risk of a stall/spin accident What your instructor may not know about stalls and spins The physiology and human factors involved with spinning Stall/spin dynamics and critical flight operations Important advice from experts and researchers The truth about manufacturer-supplied information How to take charge of your stall/spin education The twelve most popular stall/spin myths exposed