Slow flight

Slow the airplane down while holding altitude, and watch what changes.

Airspeed

110kt

Throttle needed

68%

Altitude

4,500ft

Stall warning off

AOA indicator

3°

Ball

How the controls feel

Crisp

Drag vs. airspeed

Slow it down

Target airspeed110 kt

Altitude is held the whole time.

Add right rudder
Step on the ball to stay coordinated.

Checkride standard

Slow to an airspeed where any more AOA, load factor, or less power would give a stall warning.
Straight-and-level, turns, climbs, and descents with no stall warning.
Altitude ±100 ft, heading ±10°, airspeed +10/−0 kt, bank ±10°.
Finish no lower than 1,500 ft AGL.

Private Pilot ACS, FAA-S-ACS-6C, Task VII.A