AI.X.F.S4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Establish a normal glide airspeed and trim the airplane.

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Establish a normal glide airspeed and trim the airplane.

Bottom line

Before performing this stall, the pilot should establish a safe altitude for entry and recovery in the event of a spin, and clear the area of other traffic while slowly retarding the throttle. The next step is to lower the landing gear (if equipped with retractable gear), close the throttle, and maintain altitude until the airspeed approaches the normal glide speed.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Cross-Control Stall (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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