Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Practice Exam

What action should be taken after a stall occurs during a power-on stall maneuver?

1. Reduce power and maintain altitude

2. Immediately reduce pitch attitude and apply power

3. Use ailerons to control the roll

4. Increase bank angle to recover

The correct answer is: Immediately reduce pitch attitude and apply power

After a stall during a power-on stall maneuver, the appropriate action is to immediately reduce pitch attitude and apply power. This response is crucial because a power-on stall typically occurs during situations such as takeoff or during a climb where the aircraft is at a higher angle of attack. When a stall happens, the wings lose lift, and the aircraft may begin to lose altitude rapidly. By reducing the pitch attitude, you are effectively lowering the angle of attack, which allows the wings to regain effective airflow and lift. Simultaneously, applying power helps to maintain or regain altitude by increasing the thrust, hence providing additional lift. This combined action promotes a safe recovery from the stall. In contrast, reducing power and maintaining altitude could exacerbate the situation by further reducing lift, while using ailerons to control the roll may lead to the risk of inducing a secondary stall or entering a spin if not performed correctly. Increasing bank angle would further increase the angle of attack, which is counterproductive at this stage. Therefore, the immediate reaction of lowering the nose and adding power is essential in recovering from a power-on stall effectively.