Power Off Stalls

Key Principles and Requirements00:00:02

Power-off stalls focus on three core areas: heading control, altitude control, and airspeed control. Pilots must maintain coordination and wing-level flight (or constant bank in turning stalls), ensuring recovery occurs no lower than 1500 ft AGL.

Execution Procedure00:04:41

The maneuver involves slowing the plane, extending flaps according to speed limits, and establishing a stabilized 65-knot descent. Once in a high-pitch attitude, the pilot holds until the stall occurs, recovers by releasing forward pressure, applying full power, and retracting flaps in stages as the aircraft accelerates.

Turning Stalls and Proficiency Standards00:07:33

Turning stalls follow the same base procedure but include a 10-20 degree bank. Proficiency for checkrides requires precise heading/bank maintenance, prompt stall recognition, and returning to the original altitude and airspeed after recovery.