During propeller reverse, which direction is the reverse spin described as?

During propeller reverse, which direction is the reverse spin described as?

• A. The reverse spin is counterclockwise
• B. The reverse spin is clockwise
• C. The reverse spin is zero
• D. The reverse spin alternates

Answer: (B)

Propeller rotation direction is described from the pilot’s view looking forward. In normal forward flight, the propeller on many training aircraft turns counterclockwise when seen from the cockpit. When you select reverse thrust, we describe the rotation as the opposite direction for that same viewpoint, which is clockwise. So the reverse spin is clockwise.

Propeller rotation direction is described from the pilot’s view looking forward. In normal forward flight, the propeller on many training aircraft turns counterclockwise when seen from the cockpit. When you select reverse thrust, we describe the rotation as the opposite direction for that same viewpoint, which is clockwise. So the reverse spin is clockwise.