AA.V.C.S5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending sta...

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Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.).

Bottom line

Indications of an impending stall can include buffeting, stick shaker, or aural warning. The longer it takes for the pilot to recognize an impending stall, the more likely it is that a full stall will result. Reducing AOA is the proper way to recover from a stall event.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Slow Flight (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AC 120-109, para. 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  4. AC 120-109, para. 2-2, 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-49) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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