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Power-on stall practice simulates a stall during which phases of flight?

Takeoff, go-around and climb, often called a departure stall.

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Why: Power-on stalls are set up at liftoff speed with takeoff or climb power and a climb attitude. They teach recognition of a stall during takeoff, a go-around, a climb or clearing an obstacle.

Huh, didn't know that: The FAA says to slow to liftoff speed before adding power, to avoid a very steep nose-up attitude for a long time.

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A departure stall is when your airplane can't decide whether it really wants to leave.
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Answer: Takeoff, go-around and climb. Power-on stalls are set up at liftoff speed with takeoff or climb power and a climb attitude. They teach recognition of a stall during takeoff, a go-around, a climb or clearing an obstacle.

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C, Chapter 5 Maintaining Aircraft Control www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/06_afh_ch5.pdf
    help the pilot recognize the potential for an accidental stall during takeoff, go around, climb, or when trying to clear an obstacle.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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