Cross-Control Stall - ATP Electronics Piper Archer Training Supplement

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Cross-Control Stalls are to be accomplished above 3,000' AGL. The purpose is to
demonstrate the effect of improper control technique and to emphasize the importance
of using coordinated control pressures whenever making turns. This demonstration
shows what can happen during a poorly executed base-to-final turn where too much
rudder is applied in the direction of the turn. Demonstrate and simultaneously explain
cross-control stalls from an instructional standpoint.
1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Clean configuration flow
4. Stabilized descent at 66 KIAS
5. Establish a 30˚ banked turn
6. Smoothly apply excessive rudder pressure in the direction of the turn
7. As rudder pressure increases, opposite aileron will be necessary to
maintain constant bank angle
8. Increase aft elevator pressure
9. At first indication of stall, recover – simultaneously reduce AOA, max
power, and level wings
10. "Cruise Checklist"

Cross-Control Stall

CAUTION: Cross-control stalls can lead to loss of control or spins.
Recover at the first indication of the stall, and review spin
recovery procedures.
GROUND USE ONLY
In-Flight Maneuvers • 47