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What is a Stall? – When Wings Stop Working

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This is why an aircraft can stall at higher airspeeds during abrupt maneuvers, a situation known as an accelerated stall. Types of Stalls So, what stall situations might you encounter while flying? These are the different types of stalls you should train for and become familiar with: 1.

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How to Make Perfect Steep Turns (Step-By-Step)

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However, it is best practice to start a steep turn no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL). Not Recovering at First Sign of Stall The ACS says that the aircraft should be recovered if it begins exhibiting signs of a stall. The practical test has no officially established minimum altitude for steep turns.

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