AI.X.C.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for power-off stalls.
Purpose of and procedures for power-off stalls.
Bottom line
The FAA uses recovery from a power-off stall as an example of a maneuver that closely mimics what is required in actual flight. Under the ACS, a learner pilot is expected to exhibit knowledge of all the elements involved in a power-off stall.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 60% during takeoff and landing | Stall/spin accidents |
| 20% of stall/spin accidents preceded by engine failure | Engine failure |
FAA references
- AIH ch. 5 (p. 5-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-43–5-44) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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