Attention:
- Research a case study
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
Motivator:
- Helps recognize the indications of an imminent or full stall during power-on situations with the landing gear down and to make prompt, positive, and effective recoveries with a minimum loss of altitude
- Accelerated Stalls simulate a stall from normal takeoff and departure
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Accelerated Stalls:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Student Jacket, Paper & Pen or Marker & Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Review the cause of stalls and what factors increase/decrease stall speed (AoA)
- Discuss Accelerated Stalls
- Discuss Accelerated Stalls procedure
- Discuss Accelerated Stalls common errors Discuss Accelerated Stalls airman certification standards
- Discuss case studies
- Conclusion
Student Actions:
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Accelerated Stalls Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with accelerated stalls (power-on or power-off)
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
- References: AC 61-67; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Accelerated Stalls Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.VII.C.K1:
Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects. -
CA.VII.C.K2:
Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. -
CA.VII.C.K3:
Factors leading to an accelerated stall and preventive actions. -
CA.VII.C.K4:
Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Accelerated Stalls Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.VII.C.R1:
Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent accelerated stall, spin, and loss of control. -
CA.VII.C.R2:
Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., airplane buffet, stall horn, etc.). -
CA.VII.C.R3:
Stall warning(s) during normal operations. -
CA.VII.C.R4:
Stall recovery procedure. -
CA.VII.C.R5:
Secondary stalls, cross-control stalls, and spins. -
CA.VII.C.R6:
Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to accelerated stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). -
CA.VII.C.R7:
Collision hazards. -
CA.VII.C.R8:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Accelerated Stalls Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.VII.C.S1:
Clear the area. -
CA.VII.C.S2:
Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL). -
CA.VII.C.S3:
Establish the configuration as specified by the evaluator. -
CA.VII.C.S4:
Set power appropriate for the configuration, such that the airspeed does not exceed the maneuvering speed (VA) or any other applicable Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitation. -
CA.VII.C.S5:
Establish and maintain a coordinated turn in a 45° bank, increasing elevator back pressure smoothly and firmly until an impending stall is reached. -
CA.VII.C.S6:
Acknowledge the cues at the first indication of a stall (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). -
CA.VII.C.S7:
Acknowledge cues of the impending stall and then recover promptly after a full stall occurs. -
CA.VII.C.S8:
Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY). -
CA.VII.C.S9:
Return to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the evaluator.
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.