What is the altitude at which spins should be completed above clouds?

The recommended altitude for completing spins above clouds is 3,000 feet. This altitude is generally accepted as a safe standard to ensure that an aircraft has ample height to recover from a spin maneuver without the risk of inadvertently entering a cloud or being too close to terrain.

Flying above 3,000 feet provides a buffer that allows pilots to maintain visual references where applicable and also ensures that they have sufficient altitude to execute recovery procedures effectively.

While lower altitudes may be permissible under specific circumstances or during certain training exercises, 3,000 feet is commonly viewed as a margin that balances safety with operational requirements. This altitude helps prevent situations that could lead to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) or other visual obscurances caused by clouds.