What are the three phases of a stall recovery?

The three phases of a stall recovery are accurately represented by lowering the nose, maintaining coordinated flight, and gradually adding power. When an aircraft stalls, it has exceeded its critical angle of attack, resulting in a loss of lift. The immediate action required is to lower the nose of the aircraft, which reduces the angle of attack and helps restore airflow over the wings, allowing lift to be regained.

Maintaining coordinated flight is crucial during recovery to ensure the aircraft remains level and to prevent unwanted yawing or rolling. This is typically done by using the ailerons and rudder as necessary to keep the aircraft properly aligned during the recovery maneuver.

Once a positive recovery trajectory is established—generally indicated by the aircraft beginning to regain lift—gradually adding power helps to stabilize the aircraft and regain altitude. Applying power too aggressively could lead to another stall or other control issues, so a gradual increase in power is the safer approach. This method effectively addresses the aerodynamic principles involved in stall recovery and is a key component of safe flying practices.