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What is the most important first action to recover from an impending stall?

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  1. Reduce the angle of attack
  2. Add full power and hold altitude
  3. Raise the nose to stop the sink

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  1. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 5, Maintaining Aircraft Control (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/06_afh_ch5.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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