Pipistrel Virus SW 121, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Virus SW 121
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
3.8 LANDING EMERGENCIES
If all attempts to restart the engine failure and a forced landing is imminent,
select a suitable field and prepare for the landing. If flight conditions or terrain
does not permit a safe landing, BPRS deployment may be required.
A suitable field should be chosen as early as possible so that maximum time
will be available to plan and execute the forced landing. For forced landings on
unprepared surfaces, use full flaps if possible. Land on the main gear and hold
the nose wheel off the ground as long as possible. If engine power is available,
before attempting an “off airport” landing, fly over the landing area at a low but
safe altitude to inspect the terrain for obstructions and surface conditions.
NOTE: Use of full (+2) flaps will reduce glide distance. Full flaps should not be
selected until landing is assured.
3.8.1 EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1 Best Glide Speed ESTABLISH - 70 KIAS
2 Radio
Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY,
giving location and intentions
3 Transponder SQUAWK 7700
4 ELT ACTIVATE
5 Throttle Lever IDLE
6 Fuel Selector OFF
7 Ignition Switch OFF
8 Flaps (when landing is assured) +2
9 Master Switch OFF
10 Seat Belt(s) SECURED
3.8.2 DITCHING
1 Radio
Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY,
giving location and intentions
2 Transponder SQUAWK 7700
3 BPRS PULL