When is Alpha Max protection typically activated?

Alpha Max protection is a feature designed to enhance flight safety by preventing the aircraft from exceeding its maximum angle of attack, which is crucial in avoiding an aerodynamic stall. This protection kicks in when the aircraft nears its limits for safe flight, ensuring that the pilot cannot inadvertently place the aircraft in a configuration that would lead to a stall.

This mechanism is particularly important as the airspeed decreases during critical phases of flight, like takeoff and landing, but it is not limited to these phases—it is effective across a range of flight conditions where the angle of attack might become critical. Therefore, the correct activation of Alpha Max protection occurs when the aircraft reaches its maximum angle of attack, providing a safeguard that is essential for maintaining control and preventing dangerous flight situations.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately represent the triggering conditions for Alpha Max protection; they fail to encompass the full scope of operation of this safety feature.