-1 Chapter 3 General

Question 1

What must pilots do when confronted with an emergency?

Answer 1

Exercise sound judgement

Question 2

What are the 3 basic rules that apply when any emergency occurs?

Answer 2

1. Maintain Aircraft Control
2. Analyze the situation and take proper action
3. Land as soon as conditions permit

Question 3

What is the definition of non-critical action items?

Answer 3

These are clean up items. These actions contribute to an orderly sequence of events, improve the chances for emergency actions to be successful and serve as clean up items.

Question 4

Definition of Land As Soon As Possible:

Answer 4

An emergency shall be declared and a landing accomplished at the nearest suitable landing area considering the severity of the emergency, weather conditions, field facilities, ambient lighting, and command guidance

Question 5

Definition of Land As Soon As Practical:

Answer 5

Emergency conditions are less urgent but the mission is to be terminated.

Question 6

Definition of suitable landing area:

Answer 6

A suitable landing area is a hard surface runway, taxiway, or under/overrun.

Question 7

Is landing on an unprepared surface or ditching recommended?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

How do you determine if a checklist item is an essential step to be completed in both cockpits?

Answer 8

It is marked ‘BOTH’

Question 9

What should a pilot do before re-setting or opening a circuit breaker?

Answer 9

Assess the severity of the emergency, the equipment lost, and the benefits gained from opening/resetting a circuit breaker