F
F
L
L
I
I
G
G
H
H
T
T
T
T
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R
A
A
I
I
N
N
I
I
N
N
G
G
S
S
U
U
P
P
P
P
L
L
E
E
M
M
E
E
N
N
T
T
for SPORT
STAR
Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
123/130
when intend to practice this emergency, suddenly pull the throttle lever to
idle in chosen moment at downwind phase, push immediately the control
stick forward to not slow down below 62 KIAS, 115 km/h, 71 mph, turn
towards the airport (not away from the airport because you are already too
farand should not be able to glide back to the airport) and according to
conditions such as distance from airport, altitude, wind, runway length,
fields close to runway etc. decide, whether you shall land downwind or
have enough altitude to execute base leg, final approach and landing
upwind i.e. in the same direction as you executed the takeoff.
After you direct the airplane towards the airport, do not extend the wing
flaps, this should be only done if you are sure to reach the airport. So when
the airplane glides in direction of runway and you are sure to reach the
threshold you can extend flaps as needed.
After you pushed the control stick and directed the airplane towards the
airport you should check fuel pressure if fuel pressure gauge is available,
that the fuel selector is LEFT or RIGHT and fuel quantity enough. And that
Master switch and ignition (key in Both position) is ON. And again, if
everything this was OK, it is not recommended to restart the engine
because a fuel hose may be ruptured and there will be a hazard of fire. In
such case, it is better to turn off all electrical appliances, ignition and close
(OFF) the fuel selector. Perhaps if you recognize that you are not able to
reach the airport, try to restart the engine to help you go back. Finally report
the real emergency to tower controller.
WARNING!
If the engine really fails in flight and this was not due to closed fuel selector
and/or insufficient fuel quantity, do not continue to your destination. In the
event you were able to restart the engine land as soon as possible at
nearest airport and find and remedy engine failure cause prior to next flight!
One of the most common pilot error during emergencies at low heights
above ground is that the pilots have tendency to not use bank when
turning, because they afraid of hitting ground with the wing tip), so they try
to turn using only the rudder control. This is dangerous especially at low
airspeeds because there is a risk of entry into a spin. So you should always
have enough airspeed about 62 KIAS, 115 km/h, 71 mph (the pilots have
also tendency to pull the stick to slow down near the ground) and try to turn
with proper bank and rudder deflection i.e. ball of turn indicator in the
middle.
