IX.D.

Elevator Trim Stalls________________________________________________________

References:
1. AC 60-14 (Aviation Instructor’s Handbook)
2. FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook)
3. FAA-S-8081-1 (Private Pilots Practical Test Standards)
4. FAA-S-8081-2 (Commercial Pilots Practical Test Standards)
5. POH (Pilots Operating Handbook)

Objective To develop the students understanding of Elevator Trim Stalls.

Elements 1. Aerodynamics of Elevator Trim stalls.

2. Hazards of inadequate control pressures to compensate for thrust, torque, and
elevator trim during a go around and other related maneuvers.
3. Entry technique and minimum entry altitude
4. Recognition of elevator trim stalls
5. Importance of recovering from an elevator trim stall immediately upon recognition
6. Flight situations where Elevator Trim stalls occur.
7. Recovery technique and minimum recovery altitude.

Schedule 1. Discuss Objectives 03

2. Review Material 02
3. Development 20
4. Conclusion 05

Equipment 1. White Board / Markers

2. Airplane Flying Handbook
3. Private/Commercial PTS
4. POH

IP’s Actions 1. Discuss lesson objectives

2. Present Lecture
3. Ask and Answer Questions

SP’s Actions 1. Participate in discussion

2. Take notes
3. Ask and respond to questions

Completion This lesson will be complete when the CFI student has understanding of Elevator Trim
Standards stalls.

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Instructor’s Notes: Elevator Trim Stalls_____________________________________________
INTRODUCTION:
WHAT? – The elevator trim stall is a stall induced by applying full power with out control forces after aircraft is
trimmed for final approach in landing configuration.
WHY? – The objective of this demonstration maneuver is to show what can happen when full power is applied
and positive control of the airplane is not maintained. It also shows the importance of making smooth power
applications, and overcoming strong trim forces.
OVERVIEW - This lesson will cover the basic elements pertaining to Elevator Trim Stalls, including:
1. Aerodynamics of Elevator Trim stalls.
2. Hazards of inadequate control pressures to compensate for thrust, torque, and elevator trim during a go around
and other related maneuvers.
3. Entry technique and minimum entry altitude
4. Recognition of elevator trim stalls
5. Importance of recovering from an elevator trim stall immediately upon recognition
6. Flight situations where Elevator Trim stalls occur.
7. Recovery technique and minimum recovery altitude.

DEVELOPMENT:
HOW?
1.) AERODYNAMICS OF A STALL
A.) A stall is a loss of lift and an increase in drag occurring when an aircraft is flown at an angle of attack
greater than the angle for maximum lift - - exceeding the critical angle of attack.
B.) Critical angle of attack - When the angle of attack is increased to approximately 18 to 20 degrees, the air-
stream can no longer follow the upper curvature of the wing because of an excessive change in direction.
C.) A STALL CAN OCCURE AT ANY AIRSPEED, ATTITUDE, AND POWER SETTING!
D.) Airflow begins to separate as it is forced to flow straight back and swirls as it attempts to follow the
upper wing surface.
1. This causes a sudden increase in pressure on the upper wing surface causing a considerable loss of
lift.
E.) Most wings are designed to stall at the wing root first, then out to the wing tips.
1. Because the wingtip has a lower angle of incidence that the wing root
F.) In the event of a go-around, as maximum power is applied, the combined forces of thrust, torque and
back elevator trim will tend to make the nose rise sharply and turn left.
2.) HAZARDS OF INADEQUATE CONTROL PRESSURES
A.) Failure to maintain adequate control pressures can cause the airplane to exceed its critical angle of attack,
and to stall.
1. This stall normally occurs close to the ground, as in a go-around.
B.) It is important to recognize an imminent stall and take prompt corrective action.
3.) SIMULATING THE MANEUVER
A.) Pre-maneuver check.
B.) Clearing Turn
C.) Entry altitude - recover above 1,500 AGL or manufacturer recommended.
D.) Reduce power idle.
E.) Configure aircraft - gear down, full flaps, prop high.
F.) Trim for Vx (use full aft trim)
G.) Upon reaching Vx, apply full power.
H.) Aircraft will pitch up and stall.

I.) Recover
1. Reduce angle of attack - allow wing to regain lift.
2. Apply full power.
3. Stop any rotation with opposite rudder.
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 4. Slowly pitch to Vy attitude.
5. Retract Flaps to half
6. After positive rate of climb. Retract gear
7. Accelerating through Vx, retract remaining flaps.
8. Reduce aft trim
9. Recover to cruise.
4.) RECOGNITION of elevator trim stalls.
A.) Oncoming stalls usually evidenced by stall horn, buffeting, and pitch attitude.
5.) IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY FROM AN ELEVATOR TRIM STALL IMMEDIATELY
A.) Should a full stall occur during actual go-around, amount of pitch change required for recovery may
result in airplane striking the ground.
6.) FLIGHT SITUATIONS IN WHICH ELEVATOR TRIM STALLS OCCUR
A.) A go-around procedure from an approach to landing.
B.) The recovery from a simulated emergency approach and landing.
C.) A takeoff for which the trim was improperly set.
D.) During distractions.

COMMON ERRORS:
1. Failure to establish selected configuration prior to entry.
2. Failure to establish the thrust, torque, and up elevator trim conditions that will result in a realistic
demonstration.
3. Improper or inadequate demonstration of the recognition of and recovery from an elevator trim stall.
4. Failure to present simulated student instruction that adequately emphasizes the hazards of poor correction for
torque and up-elevator trim during go-around and other maneuvers.

CONCLUSION

OVERVIEW
Discuss Elements, to include:
1. Aerodynamics of Elevator Trim stalls.
2. Hazards of inadequate control pressures to compensate for thrust, torque, and elevator trim during a go around
and other related maneuvers.
3. Entry technique and minimum entry altitude
4. Recognition of elevator trim stalls
5. Importance of recovering from an elevator trim stall immediately upon recognition
6. Flight situations where Elevator Trim stalls occur.
7. Recovery technique and minimum recovery altitude.

PRIVATE PTS
As Stated

COMMERCIAL PTS
As Stated

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