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AI.X.G.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Aerodynamics of elevator trim stalls.

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Aerodynamics of elevator trim stalls.

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The stall occurs because the properly trimmed airplane is flying with the elevator in a trailing edge down position, forcing the tail up and the nose down.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 6 (p. 6-6) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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