Lesson 1: Stalls

In this lesson you'll learn how to fly the airplane when the wings no longer generate lift.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

15 minutes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

You should complete the Student lessons before beginning this lesson. Reading the Ground School material before starting this lesson will help you better understand the skills being taught.

THE WEATHER

The sky is clear and the winds are calm.

RECOMMENDED CHARTS

None

ABOUT THE FLIGHT

You'll start in the air at 4000 feet. You'll learn to recognize early indications of a stall, two different types of stalls, and the proper ways to recover from a stall.

KEY COMMANDS TO REMEMBER

None

FLIGHT CRITERIA

You'll be asked to maintain:

  • Airspeeds with 5 knots as assigned
  • Pitch attitude within 5 degrees as assigned
  • Power settings within 150 RPM as assigned