Orlican M-8 EAGLE 2022, Pilots Operating Manual, Page: 49 / 109

ORLI Č AN M-8 EAGLE
PILOT'S OPERATING
REVISION NO. 05
DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 02,
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PAGE OF 43 49
7.4.1 FLYING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER (GLIDING FLIGHT)
• If the engine fails, it is necessary to maintain best glide speed – 65 knot (120 km/h)
7.5. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
Precautionary landing is generally made in case of loss of orientation, worsening of weather, low fuel,
engine vibration or engine roughness is present and/or sudden incapacitation of pilot. Always follow the
recommendations listed below:
• When engine vibration or engine roughness is presented, do not wait until the engine stops and
instead perform a precautionary landing. A precautionary landing approach should be used whenever
power is still available, but a complete power failure is considered imminent. Maintain a higher and
closer pattern than normal in attempt to remain in gliding distance of the intended touchdown point.
• Choose suitable landing area depending on wind direction and terrain/cover
• If possible, report your intention to land
• Apply “take-off” flaps, maintain speed 65 knots
• Fly above right side of selected landing area in the direction of planned landing, at a height of 150 ft
to estimate the area condition, obstacles and to determine exact landing direction.
• Carefully check the area.
• Climb a little, maintaining ground visibility if conditions permit, fly small left circuit.
• Perform a normal approach and landing
Side slipping the aircraft by cross controlling the rudder and ailerons will increase the rate of descent
both with and without flaps. If a crosswind exists, place the lower wing into the wind.
After touchdown:
• Ignition → OFF
• Main switch → OFF
• Fuel valve selector → OFF
• Brakes → as required
Check the selected area throughout the precautionary landing procedure.
7.6. IN CASE OF FIRE
Follow these procedures when fire or smoke in the engine compartment or cockpit is detected (though
fires are extremely rare in properly maintained aircraft).
1. FIRE ON GROUND, DURING ENGINE STARTING
• Release starter button
• Fuel valve selector → OFF
• Ignition → OFF
• Main switch → OFF
• Exit the aircraft
• Try to extinguish the fire
2. FIRE ON GROUND, ENGINE RUNNING
• Fuel valve selector → OFF
• Ignition → OFF
• Main switch → OFF
• Exit the aircraft
• Try to extinguish the fire