What is the recommended action when performing a power-off stall after reaching maximum pitch?

In a power-off stall scenario, the primary goal is to recover to controlled flight safely. After reaching the maximum pitch angle and experiencing a stall, the most effective and safest action is to relax the controls. This involves allowing the nose of the aircraft to lower, which helps to reduce the angle of attack that caused the stall in the first place.

Relaxing the controls allows the wings to regain lift as the airspeed increases during the descent from the stall condition. This action promotes a safe recovery, allowing the aircraft to return to level flight without excessive altitude loss or risk. By focusing on lowering the nose and not trying to force the aircraft into a climb at a high angle of attack, the pilot ensures a smoother and more controlled recovery.

Other methods listed, such as increasing throttle gradually or maximizing pull-up, can lead to further complications or prolonged stall situations. Descending further would not be a recovery action; instead, it can increase the situation's severity by prolonging the stall and potentially leading to loss of control.