CA.VII.B.S1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Clear the area.

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Clear the area.

Bottom line

To initiate a power-off approach to stall maneuver, the area surrounding the airplane should first be cleared for possible traffic. Intentional stalls should therefore be performed at an altitude that provides adequate height above the ground for recovery and return to normal level flight.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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