Private Pilot Private Exam

How can a pilot effectively manage a stall condition?

1. Increase throttle and maintain altitude

2. Push the control yoke forward and decrease altitude

3. Bank sharply into the turn

4. Maintain a constant heading

The correct answer is: Push the control yoke forward and decrease altitude

When managing a stall condition, the correct action is to push the control yoke forward and decrease altitude. This method effectively reduces the angle of attack, which is the primary cause of stall. By pushing the yoke forward, the pilot lowers the nose of the aircraft, allowing it to regain airflow over the wings and increase lift. This action helps to recover from the stall. In a stall, maintaining altitude or increasing throttle can worsen the situation, as they do not address the critical issue of excessive angle of attack. Banking sharply into a turn can also exacerbate the stall, as it can increase the load factor and further compromise the aircraft's lift. Maintaining a constant heading does not directly address the stall condition and is not a recommended recovery technique. Thus, pushing the control yoke forward to decrease altitude is the most effective way to recover from a stall.