AA.V.A.K5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Bottom line
When the airplane reaches the stall warning, the recovery is made first by reducing the AOA until the stall warning is eliminated. The pilot then rolls the wings level with coordinated use of the rudder and applying power as needed.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 2 or 2.5 Gs, for a stall recovery made by diving only to cruising or design maneuvering airspeed with a gradual pull up once airspeed is safely above stalling | Recovery G limit |
| approximately 45°, for accelerated approach to stall practice | Accelerated stall bank |
| no lower than 3,000 feet AGL, for completion of the accelerated approach to stall maneuver | Maneuver floor |
| approximately 65 percent of maximum available power, for power-on approach to stall practice when no recommended power setting exists | Practice power |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-19–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-109, para. 2-2 — AC No: 120-109A
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