Approach Turn Stall Procedures

T-6A CONTACT

CHAPTER FIVE

Practice stalls must be recovered by 6000 feet AGL. A conservative block of altitude to safely

accomplish the entire ATS procedure and recovery is 2000 feet AGL. Thus, a safe technique is

to begin the procedure no lower than 8000 feet AGL.

Pay close attention to rudder control and coordinated flight (balance ball centered) during the

recovery from the ATS. When maximum power is applied at such a low airspeed, the torque

produced by the T-6A will always necessitate right rudder application to maintain balanced

flight, regardless of turn direction. Misapplication of the flight controls, most notably the rudder,

during recovery can cause a rapid departure from controlled flight.

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APPROACH TURN STALL PROCEDURES

NOTE

A technique is to use the level speed change maneuver to slow the

aircraft and configure for this procedure; however, any safe,

controlled method to establish the aircraft in the correct starting

configuration is acceptable.

Establish the aircraft in the downwind configuration (gear down, 120 KIAS, power ~31%).

Perform the Pre-Stalling, Spinning, and Aerobatic Checks and the Before Landing

Checklist.

Begin a 30 AOB clearing turn for approximately 180 of heading change (or two 90

turns). Roll out and stabilize the aircraft at 120 KIAS, level flight (simulating downwind leg).

NOTE

Do not fixate on the flight instruments during the clearing turn.

Check the area around and below clear of clouds and other aircraft.

Simulate the transition at the abeam position. Reduce power to 15%, lower flaps to the

T.O. position (set airspeed 115 KIAS), trim, and initiate a descending 30 AOB simulated

approach turn in the direction of the last 90 of the clearing turn. Report over the ICS, "Gear

down, flaps takeoff, checklist complete."

NOTE

This closely simulates the 4Ts discussed in Chapter Six, Landing

Pattern of this FTI.

Once stabilized at 115 KIAS in the simulated approach turn, raise the nose to 5 to 10 degree

nose high and then reduce power to idle. Adjust ailerons to maintain AOB between 30 to 45

degrees, and increase back stick pressure to hold the pitch attitude.

FLIGHT PROCEDURES

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