6. Emergencies
6.1
Engine Failure Before Take-Off
. Close throttle, apply brake, switch off.
6.2
Engine Failure After Take-Off (EFATO).
Lower nose, to establish an
approach speed of at least 50 kn CAS [
IAS] land straight ahead or
near to straight ahead, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN BACK from below 500ft.
6.3
Engine Failure In Flight.
Lower nose, maintain 50 kn CAS [
IAS] the
minimum sinking speed. If it is required to glide a distance to the nearest
suitable field then 60 kn CAS [ IAS] will give the best glide speed, fly a
little faster in a head wind to maximise distance and a little slower with a tail
wind. Select a landing site, make emergency radio call if time permits, as time
permits check for possible reasons for engine failure and attempt re-start (e.g.
ignition switches, fuel cock, lack of fuel pressure), if field is flat land into wind,
otherwise uphill. Apply braking only if it is essential to stop within the
distance available, and never before all 3 wheels are on the ground.
6.4
Engine Fire in Flight
. Close fuel cock, open throttle fully, make emergency
call if time permits, when engine stops turn off mag switches and master,
treat as engine failure in flight. Vacate aircraft as soon as possible after
landing.
6.5
Fire in the cockpit.
Close all ventilation, switch off all electrical devices (not
the ignition unless there is an engine fire also), land immediately and vacate
the aircraft.
6.6
Emergency Landing on Water.
Try to land into wind with as high a nose-
up attitude as possible. Before impact, pilot and passenger must be prepared
to release their harnesses, it may also be beneficial to release the doors
before impact. If wearing lifejackets, do not inflate them until outside the
aircraft. Note that it is very hard to judge height above water.
6.7
Emergency Landing in Trees.
Ensure harness(es) tight, try for low bushy
trees as far as possible. Try to impact with as steep a nose-up attitude as
possible.
6.8
Inadvertent Flight in Hail or heavy rain
. Reduce power to avoid
propeller damage, fly out of the weather as soon as possible.
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