AerodynamicsQuestion 474 of 934

At what pitch attitude or airspeed can an airplane stall?

  1. At any pitch attitude or airspeed
  2. Only below the published stall speed
  3. Only in a nose-high attitude
  4. Only with full flaps
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Correct answer: At any pitch attitude or airspeed

A stall can occur at any pitch attitude or airspeed because it depends on the angle of attack.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Stalls, page 122

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026