Cross Controlled Stalls
| Objective: |
To show the effect of improper control technique and to emphasize the importance of using coordinated control pressures whenever making turns. |
| Content: |
Before Flight:
- Occurs with controls crossed and excessive back elevator pressure is applied
- Most likely during correction of overshot runway on turn to final by inexperienced pilots
- In a right turn:
- Right rudder used to turn airplane rather than ailerons to avoid any increase in bank
- As outside (left) wing produces more lift, airplane banks right and pilot applies opposite (left) aileron pressure to correct this and back elevator pressure to raise nose
- Inner (right) wing’s camber is increases and therefore at a very low speed it can no longer produce lift
- Right wing stalls and left wing continues to produce lift, resulting in a snap-roll to the right
During Flight:
- Airplane must be at a safe altitude for a spin as this may develop
- Instructor will first demonstrate, followed by student’s execution of the maneuver
- Flaps should not be extended, but airplane should otherwise be in landing configuration
See AFH C. 4-3 to 4-12 |
| Completion Standards: |
The lesson is complete when the student is able to perform cross-controlled stalls to the satisfaction of the instructor and in accordance with the current Practical Test Standards for the student’s stage of training. |
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