Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 3-4
AU 010 11000
Revision No. 4
Date: 29 Apr 2008
3.4. Emergency
landing
An emergency landing may be necessary for several different reasons. In addition to
the loss of lubricants or the failure of aircraft systems, ominous weather conditions
may also lead to an emergency landing.
In order to carry out an emergency landing, a suitable landing site must be found. It
should be free of obstacles - including the approach - and should be long enough.
The final approach to the site should be flown at the usual approach speed of 100
km/h (54kts).
The following points should be implemented during the approach:
Safety harness
lap belt tight, shoulders snug
Loose objects in the cockpit
securely stored
Radio signal
transmit to the appropriate ATC or to a
nearby airfield so that the emergency
services can be informed if necessary.
During a landing on unknown terrain it is recommended that the landing be
accomplished at minimum safe speed and with the flaps set to 30° or 35°. The
landing flare should be initiated at approx. 50 cm (2 ft) above the ground and the
aircraft slowed down to minimum speed.
During flare it is recommended that the engine be shut down in order to reduce as far
as possible the danger of a fire:
Ignition off
Fuel shutoff valve
closed
On touchdown, the stick should be pulled back smoothly to prevent as far as possible
overturning on landing caused by the nose wheel sinking into soft ground. Apply the
brakes smoothly to bring the aircraft to a controlled stop.
During landings in cornfields, the tops of the trees or other crops should be seen as
the landing surface. On short finals the flaps should be fully extended and airspeed
should be 90 km/h (48 knots). The landing flare should be initiated at approx. 2 ft. (50
cm) above the assumed landing plain and the aircraft slowed down to minimum
speed. On touchdown the stick should be pulled back smoothly to prevent as far as
possible overturning on landing.
Warning:
If urgent help is required after a forced landing, the ELT (if installed) can
be activated manually thus alerting the search and rescue services.
Warning:
Every CTLS is delivered with a fire extinguisher in a pocket on the back
of the passenger seat. It can be used to fight small fires in the cockpit.
Should a forced landing not be possible and should the aircraft be at a sufficiently
high altitude, the ballistic recovery system may be deployed. Refer to special
emergency procedures for the deployment of the recovery system.
