Plain English Meaning

A set sequence of steps a pilot follows to get the wing flying again after it has stalled. The first step is always to push the nose down to reduce the wing's angle, then level the wings, add power, and climb back to the intended flightpath.

Full Definition

A standardized sequence of pilot actions used to break a stall and return the airplane to normal flight. The FAA-recommended sequence is: reduce the angle of attack by smoothly applying nose-down pitch control, level the wings with coordinated aileron and , apply appropriate or power as needed, and return the airplane to the . Reducing the angle of attack is always the first and most important action, since a stall is caused by exceeding the , not by alone.