AA.V.AFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with stalls in a partial flap configuration. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with stalls in a partial flap configuration.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-109, para. 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
- AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- AA.V.A.K1: Aerodynamics associated with stalls in a partial flap configuration, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load fact
- AA.V.A.K2: Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or f
- AA.V.A.K3: Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during takeoff or while on approach and actions that can be taken to prevent it.
- AA.V.A.K4: Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot or autothrottle/
- AA.V.A.K5: Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Risk management
- AA.V.A.R1: Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control during takeoff or while on approach.
- AA.V.A.R2: Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.).
- AA.V.A.R3: Stall warning awareness.
- AA.V.A.R4: Stall recovery procedure.
- AA.V.A.R5: Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls.
- AA.V.A.R6: Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while in a partial flap configuration as it relates to stalls (e.g., turbulence, mi
- AA.V.A.R7: Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain.
- AA.V.A.R8: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- AA.V.A.S1: Clear the area and select an entry altitude that allows the recovery to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) (non-
- AA.V.A.S2: [Archived]
- AA.V.A.S3: Establish the takeoff or approach configuration (partial flap), as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight in simulated
- AA.V.A.S4: Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle (15°-30°), and power setting in accordance with ev
- AA.V.A.S5: Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.).
- AA.V.A.S6: Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual (FM).
- AA.V.A.S7: Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable; retract the landing gear after a positive rate of cl
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