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102 - EASA PPL(A) Theory Exam Questions in English - Which statement correctly distinguishes a spin from a spiral dive?

Question 102 - Principles of Flight (Aeroplane) - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

A spin always has unstalled wings; a spiral dive always has stalled wings.

A spin involves stalled autorotation, often at low airspeed; a spiral dive generally has unstalled wings and rapidly increasing airspeed.

Both are always recovered solely by increasing back pressure.

Neither involves a descending turn.

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