FSD International
Commander 115 TC
Pilot Operating Handbook
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Copyright© 2008 by FSD International. All rights reserved.
For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used for real-world aviation.
3.7 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The following Amplified Procedures elaborate upon information contained in the Operational
Checklists section. These procedures also contain information not readily adaptable to a checklist
format and material to which a pilot could not be expected to refer in resolution of a specific
emergency.
3.7.1 ENGINE FAILURE
If an engine failure occurs during the takeoff run, the pilot's main concern should be to stop the
airplane on the remaining runway. Those extra items in the checklist are to add protection should
the runway be too short for the resulting rollout.
In flight, prompt reduction of pitch attitude to obtain and maintain a proper glide speed upon
experiencing an engine failure is paramount. If the failure has occurred shortly after takeoff, a
landing should be planned straight ahead with only small changes in direction to avoid
obstructions.
NOTE
Under some types of engine failure increased glide range can be achieved by pulling the propeller
aft to the full decrease rpm position.
3.
7.2 Glide Distance
While gliding towards a forced landing site, time and altitude permitting, an effort should be made
to determine the cause of the power loss and correct it. If the cause cannot be determined then an
emergency landing without engine power must be accomplished.