46 • In-Flight Maneuvers
GROUND USE ONLY
CFI Elevator Trim Stall
Elevator Trim Stalls are to be accomplished above 3,000' AGL. The purpose is to
demonstrate what can happen when full power is applied for a go-around and positive
control of the airplane is not maintained. Demonstrate and simultaneously explain
elevator trim stalls from an instructional standpoint.
1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Landing conguration ow
4. Trim for stabilized descent at 66 KIAS
5. Apply full power (slowly)
6. Allow the nose to rise and turn left
7. When stall is approaching (high AOA) recover – simultaneously reduce
AOA, max power, and level wings
8. Adjust trim while accelerating to V
X
9. Slowly retract aps to 10°
10. Accelerate to 64 KIAS (V
X
), positive rate
11. Retract aps to 0°
12. “Cruise Checklist”