I have read a lot but Im curious about what you all have to say about good spin entry and execution and how you IMAC guys like to see a snap.

Spin- Basically I let the plane slow to stall speed feeding in a little elevator as it slows and then let it drop whichever wing it wants as it stalls. As I watch the plane and see which wing drops and as the nose drops I feed in full rudder and aileron and up elevator. To exit I let off the controls bump the ailerons to stop the spin and fly out... Is this correct? I know what judges are looking for in a spin in pattern but Im learning as I go in IMAC. I know you dont want the wing that doesnt drop to "come over the top" as you enter the spin (not really a spin) .

Also on a snap how much break are you looking for? I know the difference between telegraphing and truly breaking the nose without gaining altitude, but How axial do the judges like the snaps? I can get massive snaps with a nice timely break using full deflection but Im not sure how "big" of a snap you are looking for. In pattern you will get a zero if the snaps dont show break and the nose and tail conically rotating but guys get away with what looks more like a roll than a snap all the time.

Is it better to go easy on the elevator and rudder and make a more axial snap or go ahead with full deflection and truly snap the plane which is going to slow it way down and really change your line quite a bit from entry to exit?


Feel free to hash this out, I learn a lot from listening to other people debate these things.