PA.VII.BFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
Power-Off Stalls
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with power-off stalls. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
A stall is the result of exceeding the wing's critical angle of attack, not of insufficient airspeed. It is possible to stall the wing at any airspeed, at any flight attitude, and at any power setting.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 5, Stalls (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- PA.VII.B.K1: Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load f
- PA.VII.B.K2: Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or f
- PA.VII.B.K3: Factors and situations that can lead to a power-off stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it.
- PA.VII.B.K4: Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Risk management
- PA.VII.B.R1: Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-off stall, spin, and loss of control.
- PA.VII.B.R2: Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).
- PA.VII.B.R3: Stall warning(s) during normal operations.
- PA.VII.B.R4: Stall recovery procedure.
- PA.VII.B.R5: Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, and cross-control stalls.
- PA.VII.B.R6: Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to power-off stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitu
- PA.VII.B.R7: Collision hazards.
- PA.VII.B.R8: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- PA.VII.B.S1: Clear the area.
- PA.VII.B.S2: Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet A
- PA.VII.B.S3: Configure the airplane in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout t
- PA.VII.B.S4: Establish a stabilized descent.
- PA.VII.B.S5: Transition smoothly from the approach or landing attitude to a pitch attitude that induces a stall.
- PA.VII.B.S6: Maintain a specified heading ±10° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±10° if in turning flight, wh
- PA.VII.B.S7: Acknowledge cues of the impending stall and then recover promptly after a full stall occurs.
- PA.VII.B.S8: Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).
- PA.VII.B.S9: Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY)
- PA.VII.B.S10: Return to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the evaluator.
- PA.VII.B.S11: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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