Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Accelerated Stalls Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • Objective: To determine 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

Attention:

  • Research a case study
  • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
  • Relate similar personal experience 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:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Accelerated Stalls Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: To determine 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 understanding of:

  • CA.VII.C.K1:

    Aerodynamics associated with accelerated 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 skill 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.
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    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: