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AA.V.B.S7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator.

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Return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator.

Bottom line

Reducing AOA is the proper way to recover from a stall event. Pilots must accept that reducing the airplane’s AOA will normally result in altitude loss. Only after recovering to a safe maneuvering speed and AOA should the pilot focus on establishing an assigned heading, altitude, and airspeed.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-109, para. 3-2, 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  2. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 120-109, para. 2-1 — AC No: 120-109A
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