Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 18; Flight Crew Total 1651; Flight Crew Type 1320
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
During a biennial flight review with my instructor; we had just recovered from an approach to landing stall and were setting up for another; when the engine stopped. We immediately notified ATC; identified a field to land in; and began several restart attempts. After less than a minute; the engine sputtered to life and after another 15-20 seconds returned to full rpm. We returned to [departure airport] where I am based and went immediately to the shop. At their request; I phoned ATC; and advised them that we had safely returned to the airport.
C172 pilot reported the engine quit during training; but after a short time they were able to restart.