Slow Flight & StallsACS IV.C
Power-On Stalls
Recognize and recover from departure/climb stall scenarios
~14 min FAA-S-ACS-6C
60-Second Review
Quick overviewDemonstrate the ability to recognize and recover from a power-on (departure) stall — a stall that simulates an inadvertent stall during takeoff, departure, climb, or go-around when power is at or near full.
FAA-H-8083-3C Ch. 4; FAA-S-ACS-6C IV.C; AC 61-67C
ACS Tolerances
Heading: ±10° (where applicable)Bank at stall: Wings level or as specified by the evaluator (some evaluators request a slight bank to simulate a turning departure)Recognition: Acknowledge the cues of the impending stallRecovery: Prompt recovery after full stall with minimal altitude loss
Top Errors
- 1. Inadequate right rudder leading to left yaw
- 2. Disorientation due to high pitch attitude
- 3. Allowing the aircraft to enter an incipient spin
Examiner Focus
- 1. Does the applicant maintain coordinated flight (ball centered) throughout — especially in the high-power, high-AOA regime?
- 2. Is the recovery initiated promptly at the stall break?
- 3. Does the applicant reduce the angle of attack as the first recovery action?