SECONDARY STALLS

Description

A stall resulting from improper stall recovery technique of a power-on or power-off stall.

Objective

To demonstrate secondary stalls to show how to recognize the characteristics of the stall and the correct methods of recovery.

Setup

·         Clear the area

·         Choose forced landing area

·         Configure aircraft for a normal power-on or power-off stall, with altitude as necessary to recover ≥1500’ AGL

·         Select outside references

·         During recovery from initial stall, quickly increase the pitch attitude again while maintaining directional control with aileron and rudder pressure, allowing the airplane to enter a secondary stall

Recovery

·         Reduce the angle of attack by releasing back-elevator pressure, simultaneously increasing throttle to full (if not already)

·         Anticipate left-turning tendencies with right rudder pressure

·         Return nose to straight-and-level, coordinated flight

·         Maintain ball centered

·         Upon positive rate of climb, retract flaps and gear as necessary

·         Look for traffic

References

FAA-H-8083-3A Airplane Flying Handbook p. 4-9

JS314510-001 Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery Private Pilot Maneuvers p. 5-11