Understanding Airfoil Stalls and the Critical Angle of Attack [Video]

Base-to-final stall spin accidents are one of the most common and deadly scenarios for new pilots. They often happen when a pilot overshoots the runway centerline, tries to fix it with rudder instead of coordinated controls, and ends up in a cross-controlled stall that develops into a spin. At low altitude, there’s little chance of recovery. At Midwest Corporate Air in Bellefontaine, Ohio, our flight instructors emphasize prevention through proper training. We teach students how to stay coordina