AI.X.H.K3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Recognition of a secondary stall.

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Recognition of a secondary stall.

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During the pull up following stall recovery, significant load factors are sometimes induced. A stall recovery made by diving only to cruising or design maneuvering airspeed, with a gradual pull up as soon as the airspeed is safely above stalling, can be effected with a load factor not to exceed 2 or 2.5 Gs.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Recognition of a secondary stall.
NumberWhat it means
2 or 2.5 Gs, for a stall recovery made by diving only to cruising or design maneuvering airspeed with a gradual pull upRecovery Gs

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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