AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – VIRUS 912 S-LSA GLIDER
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7. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
7.1 Engine failure
7.1.1 Engine failure during take-off run.
1.
Apply Brakes
2.
Pull Throttle to Idle
3.
Ignition off
7.1.2 Engine failure immediately after take-off
.
1.
Fly the aircraft
2.
Lower nose to maintain best L/D 59 kts
3.
Under 100’ AGL, land straight ahead using airbrake
as required to select safest touchdown point
4.
100’-200’ AGL, consider up to 90 degree turn to best landing site.
If in doubt, choose the best off field area to your front. Use
airbrake as required to pinpoint your touchdown location.
5.
Over 200’ AGL, turn into the direction of crosswind
component using 45 degree bank. Use airbrake once you
have the field made. Use radio to announce intentions.
6.
Fuel Off
7.
Ignition Off
8.
Master Off
9.
Land avoiding obstacles
10.
If terrain and obstacles cannot be avoided. Deploy
Emergency Rescue Chute.
7.1.3 Engine failure in flight (Forced landing)
1.
Fly the aircraft
2.
Establish best L/D 59 kts
3.
Determine if you have enough altitude to glide to nearest
airfield. If yes, consider effects of winds. If no, choose
best alternative landing site.
4.
Establish heading toward landing site.
5.
Attempt re-start.
6.
Make radio call to inform any other aircraft in the area.
7.
Use airbrake as required to touch down on chosen landing
site.
8.
Fuel valves Off
9.
Ignition Off
10.
Master Off
11.
Land avoiding obstacles
12.
If terrain and obstacles cannot be avoided. Deploy
Emergency Rescue Chute, over an open area if possible.
