AI.X.F.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Recovery procedure.
Recovery procedure.
Bottom line
In stall recovery, first reduce the AOA until the stall warning is eliminated, then roll the wings level with coordinated use of the rudder and smoothly apply power as required. Losing altitude during recovery from a stall is to be expected.
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 | Practice floor |
| About 2.5 Gs in a proper spin recovery | Spin recovery G |
| Not to exceed 2 or 2.5 Gs if recovered by diving only to cruising or design maneuvering airspeed with a gradual pull up | Stall recovery G |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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