What is the best practice for transitioning out of a stall?

Lowering the nose and regaining speed is the best practice for transitioning out of a stall. When an aircraft enters a stall, it is primarily due to a loss of lift caused by exceeding the critical angle of attack. By lowering the nose, you return the aircraft to a flight attitude that allows the wings to regain lift. This helps to decrease the angle of attack and effectively breaks the stall condition.

Once the nose is lowered, the pilot should focus on regaining airspeed, as sufficient speed is necessary to restore smooth airflow over the wings and enhance lift. This method not only resolves the stall but also stabilizes the aircraft for continued flight.

Other strategies, such as increasing altitude immediately or performing steep turns, are not viable during a stall. Increasing altitude would not effectively address the loss of lift, while a steep turn could exacerbate the situation by increasing the angle of attack further. Reducing flaps can be a part of the recovery process, especially in aircraft where flaps significantly enhance lift at lower speeds, but it is not the immediate action to take when addressing a stall. Restoring control and airspeed is the priority during recovery.