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AA.V.B.S4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank ang...

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Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle (15°-30°), and power setting in accordance with evaluator’s instructions to an impending stall.

Bottom line

Impending Stall—an impending stall occurs when the AOA causes a stall warning, but has not yet reached the critical AOA. Indications of an impending stall can include buffeting, stick shaker, or aural warning.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-109, para. 2-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  2. AC 120-109 Appendix 3 — AC No: 120-109A
  3. AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 120-109, para. 3-2, 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  5. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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