How much altitude is usually lost during recovery from a wings-level stall with prompt application of recovery power?

When recovering from a wings-level stall in the T-6A, the altitude lost during recovery can vary based on several factors, including the promptness of power application and the effectiveness of the recovery technique used. Generally, when recovery power is applied promptly, it is typical to expect around 100 feet of altitude loss.

During a wings-level stall, the aircraft experiences a loss of lift due to an excessively high angle of attack. As the pilot recognizes the stall and applies recovery power without delay, the airplane begins to regain lift relatively quickly. However, even with effective recovery actions, the aircraft will still lose some altitude as it pitches down to regain speed and reduce the angle of attack.

The specific altitudinal loss may differ slightly among different pilots or scenarios, but 100 feet has been widely observed as a common figure during training exercises and performance evaluations. This benchmark allows pilots to prepare for altitude management and better understand the conditions under which they are operating, particularly in critical situations like recovery from stall conditions.