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AerodynamicsQuestion 427 of 934

The pilot increases power in level flight. What must the pilot do to avoid a climb?

  1. Increase the angle of attack a little
  2. Hold the same angle of attack and trim
  3. Lower the angle of attack just enough
  4. Reduce the weight of the airplane first
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Correct answer: Lower the angle of attack just enough

The aircraft speeds up and lift increases. The AOA must be decreased just enough to keep lift equal to weight.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Thrust, page 100

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026