Stalling

Question 1

Name the Pre-Stall Checks (6 in total)

Answer 1

Height - Sufficient to recover by 3000ft

Airframe - Flaps and Landing Gear

Security - Hatches and Harnesses secure. no loose articles in the cockpit

Engine - T’s and P’s in the green, carby heat if required

Location - Clear of Airspace, built-up areas, and cloud

Lookout - 360-degree turn first stall, then 90 degrees every stall after

Question 2

Symptoms of an Approaching Stall:

Answer 2

• Low and reducing IAS
• High nose attitude
• Controls less effective
• Lower noise level
• Stall warning (5 to 10 kt’s before the stall)
• Control buffet

Question 3

Stall recovery:

Answer 3

• Reduce AoA by lowering the nose to glide attitude
• Obtain the best glide speed of 73 kt’s
• Straight and level attitude
• Power full
• Resume normal climb attitude smoothly
• climb to reference altitude

Question 4

Factors affecting the stall:

Answer 4

• Power
• Weight
• Flap
• Load factor
• Forward CoG
• Ice / Damage