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A pilot pulls back sharply on the elevator control in a dive at high speed. What can happen?

  1. The wing can stall at a much higher speed
  2. The wing cannot stall at a high airspeed
  3. The stall speed becomes lower than normal
  4. The angle of attack stays below its critical value
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Correct answer: The wing can stall at a much higher speed

The angle of attack rises suddenly. A stall can occur at any speed.

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