Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Power-on Stalls Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with power-on stalls
  • 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
  • Power-on stalls simulate a stall from normal takeoff and departure

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Power-on 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:

Power-On Stalls Guided Scenario(s):

  • Ground:
    • Discuss hazards while operating at or below the traffic pattern altitude, relating hazards to the training airfield, as appropriate
    • Discuss reasons for higher than normal angles of attack
    • Discuss compounding hazards with go-arounds and density altitude
  • In air, set a simulated field elevation at approximately 2000+ feet AGL
    • Complete the power-on stall procedure, but allow time to stabilize in a climb
    • Provide the student with a reason to pull back on the elevator, note the altitude at which the student initates the stall
    • Upon recovery, note the altitude, and ensure safe recovery
    • While the student establishes a stabilized climb, note the altitude lost in the maneuver, and discuss the results
  • Discuss impacts of transponder being in the improper mode
  • Discuss clearing the area for takeoff and potential recognition time of someone on final if low-visibility
  • Related scenarios:
    • None
  • Aids: None

Power-On Stalls Case Studies:

  • Power-On Stalls Studies:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power-on Stalls Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with power-on stalls
  • 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) Power-on Stalls Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates 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 and situations that can lead to a power-on stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it.

  • CA.VII.C.K4:

    Fundamentals of stall recovery.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power-on 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 power-on 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, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls.

  • CA.VII.C.R6:

    Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to power-on 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) Power-on 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 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet AGL (AMEL, AMES).

  • CA.VII.C.S3:

    Establish the takeoff, departure, or cruise configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.

  • CA.VII.C.S4:

    Set power (as assigned by the evaluator) to no less than 65 percent power.
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    CA.VII.C.S5:

    Transition smoothly from the takeoff or departure attitude to the pitch attitude that induces a stall.

  • CA.VII.C.S6:

    Maintain a specified heading ±10°° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±10° if in turning flight, while inducing the stall.

  • CA.VII.C.S7:

    Acknowledge cues of the impending stall and then recover promptly after a full stall occurs.

  • CA.VII.C.S8:

    Recover at the first indication of a stall or after a full stall has occurred, as specified by the evaluator.

  • CA.VII.C.S10:

    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: