During stall recovery, after reducing angle of attack, what is the recommended next step?

• A. Increase bank angle and pull back.
• B. Descend rapidly and maintain nose-up attitude.
• C. Return to coordinated, wings-level flight.
• D. Maintain the nose-high attitude until airspeed increases.

Answer: (C)

After breaking the stall by reducing the angle of attack, the safest next step is to return to coordinated, wings-level flight. Restoring level wings gives you symmetric airflow over both wings, helps the airspeed rise smoothly, and minimizes the risk of entering a spin. A banked or uncoordinated configuration can raise stall speed and make another stall or a spin more likely, while holding a nose-high attitude delays airspeed increase and prolongs the stall. Once you’re in level flight and gaining speed, you can re-establish the desired pitch and bank as needed.