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PA.X.A.R4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

Loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) are among the top four causes of general aviation fatal accidents. It is recommended that stalls be practiced at an altitude that allows recovery no lower than 3,000 feet AGL for multiengine airplanes, or higher if recommended by the AFM/POH. The most important stall recovery step is to reduce the angle of attack.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  7. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-31) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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