Lesson Category: Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins

Introduction More than 25% of fatal GA accidents occur during the maneuvering phase of flight. Half of those accidents involve stall-and-spin scenarios. The good news is that spins are preventable through training. Pilot Applicants: Spin awareness training develops the ability to recognize the signs of an impending stall and spin, understand how a spin develops, […]

Introduction Demonstration stalls show how real-world conditions can lead to stall behavior that is more complex than a simple proficiency stall. They help pilots recognize an impending stall and show how the airplane reacts when a stall occurs. Understanding the proper recovery techniques can help prevent loss-of-control accidents that follow these types of stalls and […]

Introduction Stall training builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired from maneuvering the airplane in slow flight. It encompasses the period from the stall warning (e.g., aircraft buffet or stall horn) to the stall, when the aircraft exceeds its critical angle of attack. The objective of stall training is to develop the pilot’s ability to […]

Introduction Slow flight develops the pilot’s ability to control the airplane near the lower end of the normal speed range. In this regime, pitch, power, trim, coordination, and angle of attack become especially important because the margin above a stall is reduced. This lesson focuses on configuring the airplane, maintaining coordinated control, recognizing performance cues, […]

Introduction Airplane performance is connected directly to airspeed and configuration. The airplane responds differently as flaps, gear, trim, and power settings change, so the pilot must recognize how each configuration affects control, performance, and workload. This lesson helps the learner understand flight characteristics at various airspeeds and configurations, with emphasis on the power-required curve, critical […]