Jet Upset

Question 1

What is Jet Upset defined as?

Answer 1

Anytime the airplane is diverting from the intended airplane state. An upset can include pitch, roll, and/or airspeed deviations.

Nose Up >25º or Nose Down<10º
Bank Angle >45º
OR
Flight within these parameters but with airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions

Question 2

What indicates a stalled condition?

Answer 2

Stick Shaker, Buffet, Lack of pitch and roll authority, inability to arrest descent rate.

Question 3

What is the Nose Low recovery technique?

Answer 3

Disengage A/P
Disengage A/T
Recover from stall if req.
Roll wings level
Nose up Elevator and Trim

Question 4

What is the nose high recovery technique?

Answer 4

Disengage A/P
Disengage A/T
Apply nose down elevator and trim
Reduce Thrust