Upset Recovery Flashcards
during a wake turbulence encounter, roll control inputs should be
normal amount, opposite of roll event
Which is the only type of system failure that might require immediate troubleshooting before or during an upset recovery
flight control failure
which type of pilot incapacitation may be more likely to result in an upset
slow onset
In a nose-high upset ____ energy is being converted to ___ energy
kinetic, potential
Crews that are startled by an upset should:
regain situational awareness
avoid reacting until startle has passed
What is the first step in an upset recovery
recover from the stall (if applicable)
Unloading the aircraft during a nose low upset will
help avoid accelerated stalls
increase roll effectiveness