Rally Pilot Operating Handbook
Copyright 2008, Rally Aircraft
Revision 4.1
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6.4 FORCED LANDINGS
Emergency landing without engine power:
1) Airspeed ........................ 58 kts/67 mph (flaps up) 52 kts/60 mph
(flaps down)
2) Fuel shut off valve ........... OFF
3) Fuel pump ....................... OFF
4) Ignition switch ................. OFF
5) Wing flap ....................... AS REQUIRED (in short final FULL)
6) Master switch ................... OFF
7) Touchdown ....................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
8) Brakes ........................…. APPLY HEAVILY
Precautionary landing with engine power:
1. Airspeed ............... 55 kts/63 mph
2. Wing flap .............. 20°
3. Selected field ......... FLY OVER; note terrain and obstruction
4. Wing flaps .............. RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and
airspeed
5. Radio and electrical switches .... OFF
6. Wing flap ............... FULL DOWN in short final
7. Airspeed ................ 50 kts/58 mph
8. Master switch ........... OFF
9. Touchdown .............. SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
10. Ignition switch ........ OFF
11. Brakes ................. APPLY HEAVILY
Ditching:
1. Radio .............................. TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz
2. Objects in baggage area ......................... SECURE or JETTISON
3. Approach (with high winds, heavy seas) ……... INTO THE WIND
4. Approach (with light winds, heavy swells) PARALLEL TO SWELLS
5. Wing flaps ...........................…………………… FULL IN SHORT FINAL
6. Power ............... ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 50 KNOTS
7. Touchdown .............. LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT
8. At touchdown protect face with folded coat or similar
9. Airplane ................….…………………. EVACUATE
10. Life vest and raft ………. INFLATE ONLY AFTER CLEARING THE