VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
17/40
3.5
Landing emergencies
3.5.1
Emergency landing
An emergency landing may be carried out due to engine failure and when the engine cannot be
restarted.
1.
Speed
- 100 km/h (55 kts)
2.
Trim
- trim the aeroplane
3.
Safety harness
- tighten
4.
Landing gear
- go to the open position - see 4.3.8.
If landing gear can not be extended, or field is not acceptable for landing with open landing
gear, do not extend the landing gear!
5.
Flaps
- as needed
6.
COMM
- if installed - report your location if it is possible
7.
Transponder
- if installed – if necessary set transponder to 7700 (ICAO
worldwide emergency code)
8.
Fuel valve
- off
9.
Ignition
- off
10.
Master switch
- off
3.5.2
Precautionary landing
A precautionary landing may be carried out due to low fuel and/or bad weather conditions.
1.
Choose landing area, determine wind direction
2.
If a COMM is installed - report your plan to land and land area location to nearest ATC
3.
Perform low-altitude passage into wind over the right-hand side of the chosen area with flaps
extended to the take-off position at a speed of 60 kts to thoroughly inspect the area
4.
Perform flight around the chosen area
5.
Landing gear go to the down position - see 4.3.8.
If landing gear can not be extended, or field is not acceptable for landing with open landing
gear, do not extend the landing gear!
6.
Perform an approach at increased idling with fully extended flaps
7.
Reduce
power to idle when over the runway threshold and touch-down at the very
beginning
of the chosen area
8.
After stopping the aeroplane switch off all switches, shut off the fuel valve, lock the
aeroplane
and look for a help
3.5.3
Landing with a flat tire
1.
Approach
- normal
2.
Touch
down
- good tire first, keep the damaged wheel above ground as long as
possible using ailerons
3.
Maintain the direction at landing run, applying braking control
3.5.4
Landing with a defective landing gear
1. If the main landing gear is damaged, perform touch-down at the lowest speed possible and
maintain direction during landing run, if possible.
2. If the nose wheel is damaged perform touch-down at the lowest speed possible and hold the
nose wheel off the runway by means of the elevator control as long as it is possible
