During propeller reverse, as soon as the wings are reversed what needs to happen?

During propeller reverse, as soon as the wings are reversed what needs to happen?

• A. Wings stay reversed
• B. Wings move to the outer position
• C. The wings must return to the center
• D. Wings drop below the line

Answer: (C)

Propeller reverse is a temporary state used to slow the airplane, not a new stable flight condition. Once the reverse thrust has done its job and you’re transitioning back to normal flight or taxiing, the controls on the wings should be centered to neutral. This re-centering restores balanced lift and prevents any residual asymmetric forces from persisting as you return to forward thrust. If you left the surfaces in a reversed or held position, you’d risk instability, extra drag, or an unwanted yaw/roll as you move out of reverse thrust. Centering the wings is the proper next step to reestablish stable, predictable flight.

Propeller reverse is a temporary state used to slow the airplane, not a new stable flight condition. Once the reverse thrust has done its job and you’re transitioning back to normal flight or taxiing, the controls on the wings should be centered to neutral. This re-centering restores balanced lift and prevents any residual asymmetric forces from persisting as you return to forward thrust. If you left the surfaces in a reversed or held position, you’d risk instability, extra drag, or an unwanted yaw/roll as you move out of reverse thrust. Centering the wings is the proper next step to reestablish stable, predictable flight.