What senses are involved in recognizing a complete stall or approaching stall?

Recognizing a complete stall or an approaching stall requires the integration of multiple senses, primarily sight, sound, and feel.

Sight plays a crucial role as pilots visually monitor the aircraft's attitudes, altitude, and any warning indicators displayed on the instruments. Observing the aircraft’s attitude relative to the horizon, along with changes in airspeed, helps identify when the aircraft may be approaching a stall.

Sound is vital as it allows pilots to detect changes in the engine's performance and airflow around the aircraft. Certain auditory cues, such as the drop in engine RPM or variations in the sound of airflow, can signal a stall condition or an impending stall.

The sense of feel, or tactile feedback, includes the perception of control forces as they change during flight conditions. As the aircraft approaches a stall, pilots experience changes in control responsiveness, and the feel of the aircraft becomes notably different, such as a heavier or unresponsive control stick. This physical sensation is critical in recognizing stall conditions and responding appropriately.

The combination of these three senses—sight to observe altitude and attitude, sound to detect engine or airflow changes, and feel to sense control input—creates a comprehensive awareness that is essential for identifying stall conditions. Thus, the correct response encompasses these interconnected sensory inputs