AI.X.CFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
Power-Off Stalls
To determine the applicant understands power-off stalls, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
The real danger is inadvertent stalls induced by distractions during routine flight situations, not the intentional practice of stalls and spins.
FAA references
- AIH ch. 5 (p. 5-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- AI.X.C.K1: Purpose of and procedures for power-off stalls.
- AI.X.C.K2: Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load f
- AI.X.C.K3: Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or f
- AI.X.C.K4: Factors and situations that can lead to a power-off stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it.
- AI.X.C.K5: Fundamentals of stall recovery.
- AI.X.C.K6: Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
- AI.X.C.R1: Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-off stall, spin, and loss of control.
- AI.X.C.R2: Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
- AI.X.C.R3: Stall warning(s) during normal operations.
- AI.X.C.R4: Stall recovery procedure.
- AI.X.C.R5: Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, and cross-control stalls.
- AI.X.C.R6: Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to power-off stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitu
- AI.X.C.R7: Collision hazards.
- AI.X.C.R8: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- AI.X.C.S1: Clear the area.
- AI.X.C.S2: Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet A
- AI.X.C.S3: Configure the airplane in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout t
- AI.X.C.S4: Establish a stabilized descent.
- AI.X.C.S5: Transition smoothly from the approach or landing attitude to a pitch attitude that induces a stall.
- AI.X.C.S6: Maintain a specified heading, ±10° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±5° if in turning flight, un
- AI.X.C.S7: Acknowledge the cues at the first indication of a stall (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
- AI.X.C.S8: Recover at the first indication of a stall or after a full stall has occurred, as specified by the evaluator.
- AI.X.C.S9: Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY)
- AI.X.C.S10: Return to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the evaluator.
- AI.X.C.S11: Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
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