Stalls

Question 1

What is the difference between approach to stall versus a stall?

Answer 1

Approach to stall: Controlled flight maneuver

Stall: out of control, but recoverable

Question 2

When do you recover from an approach to stall?

Answer 2

Initial buffet or stick shaker

Question 3

Should you use rudder in a stall recovery?

Answer 3

Normally no, but if pitch and roll are ineffective, CAREFUL rudder may be required.

Question 4

What does the yellow band mean on the airspeed tape?

Answer 4

1.3 G above stall

Question 5

You should be about ____knots above the yellow band before returning to an ATC clearance after a stall.

Answer 5

20 knots

Question 6

If LNAV was the mode prior to a stall recovery, you should go back to_____ after the stall recovery is complete.

Answer 6

LNAV

Question 7

Should you use the F/D in a stall recovery?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What does the PF do to initiate a stall recovery?

Answer 8

-Disconnect A/P and A/T
-Smoothly apply nose down pressure, trim may be needed
-Roll to wings level AS NEEDED (If not needed, keep your bank)
-Advance thrust AS NEEDED (too much is better than too little, but don’t automatically go full thrust)
-Retract speedbrakes
-Do not change configuration
-Return to ATC flight path
-Re-engage automation

Question 9

What does PM do during a stall recovery?

Answer 9

-Monitor situation
-Verify appropriate technique is being done
-Call out any trend towards terrain contact
-Select modes and configurations as called for

Question 10

Too much thrust in a stall recovery may____

Answer 10

Pitch the nose up too much

Question 11

What is the ONLY time you would want to add flaps in a stall recovery?

Answer 11

If you took off with flaps UP (really Boeing?) AND stalled…. only then would you call “flaps 1” ..Not sure why you’d ever be in that situation but OK