Pilots Operating Handbook
18/76
YL-MFG
Revision 7, Issue 1
4/6/2016
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
1. Seat Belts - SECURE
2. Airspeed – 62 Kts (115 km/h) IAS
3. LDG GEAR - DOWN
4. Wing Flaps - 10° or 20°
5. Radio - ALERT ATC or TRANSMIT MAYDAY ON 121.5 MHZ, (give location, intentions and
SQUAWK 7700)
6. Selected Field - FLY OVER (noting terrain and obstructions)
7. Wing Flaps - FULL (on final approach)
8. MASTER Switch - OFF (when landing assured)
9. ELT - ACTIVATE
10. Canopy Latch - OPEN (just prior to touchdown)
11. Touchdown - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
12. IGNITION Switch - OFF
13. Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY
NOTE: In case of an emergency over very rough terrain where a pilot is assured that the
landing gear will not withstand the landing roll, the BRS should be activated. See section 7.12.
DITCHING
1. Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, (give location, intentions and SQUAWK 7700)
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - SECURE (if possible)
3. Seat Belts - SECURE
4. Wing Flaps - 25° or FULL
5. Power - ESTABLISH 1.5 M/S DESCENT AT 62 Kts (115 km/h) IAS
6. Approach - High Winds, Heavy Seas - INTO THE WIND
7. Light Winds, Heavy Swells - PARALLEL TO SWELLS
8. ELT - ACTIVATE
9. Canopy Latch - OPEN (just prior to touchdown)
10. Touchdown - LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED 1.5 M/S DESCENT
11. Face - CUSHION AT TOUCHDOWN (with folded coat)
12. Airplane – EVACUATE
NOTE: It is advised to ditch with LDG Gear UP as it may prevent the airplane from capsizing.
EMERGENCY LANDING WITH BRS ACTIVATION
WARNING: In case of imminent crash situation – secure seat belts – activate BRS.
