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Recognition of cross-controlled stalls.
Recognition of cross-controlled stalls.
Bottom line
In order to spin any airplane, a stalled condition needs to exist, and at the stall the presence or introduction of a yawing moment can initiate spin entry. During a VMC demonstration, if there are any symptoms of an impending stall, the pilot should terminate the maneuver immediately by reducing the angle of attack as the throttle is retarded. Noise within the flight deck may mask the sound of the stall warning horn.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Recovery no lower than 3,000 feet AGL for multiengine airplanes, or higher if recommended by the AFM/POH | Stall practice |
| At least 3,000 feet AGL | VMC demo |
| 1 knot per second, no faster, during a VMC demonstration | Deceleration |
| Up to 5 degrees during a VMC demonstration, as appropriate for the airplane make and model | Bank angle |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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