Which mnemonic is used to remember the standard spin recovery procedure?

• A. PARE
• B. ABCD
• C. ROLL
• D. SLIC

Answer: (A)

Spin recovery is guided by a specific sequence to safely stop the rotation and rejoin level flight. The mnemonic PARE helps you remember the exact actions: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite the spin, Elevator forward to break the stall. Each step serves a purpose. Reducing power lowers the energy feeding the spin and helps manage the airflow returning to normal. Keeping the ailerons neutral prevents adding any extra roll moment that could worsen the stall or deepen the spin. Applying rudder opposite the direction of the spin fights the yaw that sustains the rotation, helping to stop the spin. Pushing the elevator forward decreases the angle of attack, breaks the stall, and allows the wings to regain lift so the aircraft can recover from the inverted or nose-down attitude. Once rotation stops, you can return to coordinated, level flight.

Other mnemonics exist, but they’re not the standard training reference for spin recovery in many curricula.