What is the recovery procedure from a power-off stall?

• A. Roll wings level, push nose down to reduce angle of attack
• B. Reduce power and maintain altitude
• C. Increase pitch and climb
• D. Push nose down to reduce angle of attack, roll wings level, accelerate, then apply power

Answer: (D)

Power-off stall recovery starts by reattaching the wing’s airflow, which means reducing the angle of attack. Pushing the nose down lowers the attack and breaks the stall, letting the wing once again generate lift. After the stall is broken, level the wings to stop any further adverse yaw or rolling tendency and to restore coordinated control. Then accelerate to a safe airspeed before applying power to climb. This sequence—lower the nose to reduce angle of attack, level the wings, accelerate, then add power—directly targets reestablishing controlled, steady flight. Reducing power and maintaining altitude won’t break the stall, and increasing pitch or climbing without first reducing the angle of attack can keep you in a stalled condition or worsen control.