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What is a Stall? – When Wings Stop Working

Pilot Institute

Stall recovery requires lowering the nose, leveling wings, and adding power. Every pilot must master stall recognition and recovery techniques. Stalls can happen at low or high airspeeds and in any flight attitude. Stalls Cause a Loss of Lift A stall is not related to engine failure.

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Mastering Stalls: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Recover Safely

Flight Training Central

Then, slowly and smoothly bring the nose up to the attitude which will stall the airplane. During all turning stalls there is a tendency for the bank to increase. If the bank increases, the loss of vertical lift component tends to lower the nose.

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Overcoming the Five Most Common Landing Errors

Flight Training Central

It may be necessary to add a slight amount of power to keep the airspeed from decreasing excessively and to avoid losing lift too rapidly. By adding power, thrust can be increased to keep the airspeed from decelerating too rapidly and the wings from suddenly losing lift, but throttle must be closed immediately after touchdown.

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

Pilot Institute

A smaller bank angle will result in more lift, while an increased bank angle will reduce the lift. As an aircraft banks, lift is divided into horizontal and vertical components. The horizontal component of lift causes the aircraft to turn. Combining both components of lift, the total lift required increases.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall. A bounce or skip is likely if the aircraft lands while the wing is generating significant lift. A right crosswind can cause you to turn final too soon. If you overshoot the final, do not make a steep turn or use excessive rudder to correct for it.