Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Do you know what causes aerodynamic stalls and how to prevent them? Let’s break it down: An aerodynamic stall occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack. This can happen to any airplane type. Understanding the mechanics of wings is key to overcoming stalls successfully.

Lift 98

Lift Accelerated Stall Pilot AGL 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. The ailerons control our lateral position over the runway. This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In maintaining a properly coordinated steep turn, the pilot must use the opposite aileron to maintain bank. To learn all the maneuvers you’ll need to perform on your practical test, check out Airplane Maneuvers Mastery for more. You may need to apply the opposite aileron to counter the overbanking tendency.

Lift 52

Lift Aileron Drag Pilot 52