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PA.VII.B.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Stall warning(s) during normal operations.

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Stall warning(s) during normal operations.

Bottom line

A stall can lead to loss of control if the angle of attack is not reduced. Indications of an impending stall can include buffeting, stick shaker, or aural warning. During slow flight, pilots should react to and correct for any stall indication.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack; Slow Flight (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Stalls; Stall Recognition (pp. 5-12–5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-41) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 4, Preventing Irreversible Deceleration and/or Sink Rate (p. 4-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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