Plain English Meaning
The set steps a pilot takes to get the aircraft back to normal, safe flying after something has gone wrong.
Full Definition
Specific, trained actions a pilot performs to return an aircraft to safe, controlled flight after an unusual attitude, stall, spin, loss of control, or other abnormal condition. In the instructional context, recovery procedures are practiced sequences students learn so the correct response becomes reliable under stress.
Context Anchor
Seen in flight training when an instructor explains how a student should respond if a maneuver becomes unstable, uncomfortable, or unsafe.