Emergencies

Question 1

What may a pilot do during an emergency? (FAR 91.3 (b))

Answer 1

The pilot may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent to meet that emergency

Question 1

What should you do if the engine doesn’t feel or sound right on the takeoff roll?

Answer 1

Reduce power and abort the takeoff

Question 2

What should you do with an engine failure under 1000’ AGL or on takeoff?

Answer 2

(1) Do NOT turn back to the airport (2) Pitch for best glide speed (3) Pick a suitable landing spot (4) Keep turns shallow under 200’ AGL

Question 3

What should you do with partial power failure under 1000’ AGL or on takeoff

Answer 3

(1) Fly straight ahead (2) Gain some altitude (3) Shallow gradual turn back to the airport (4) Keep power on until sure you can land normally

Question 4

Where do you land if you have an engine failure at cruise altitude? Pattern?

Answer 4

A suitable field, large enough to land safely. Do your best to enter a pattern, know the wind direction

Question 5

What should be done immediately after a landing field has been found?

Answer 5

Use the emergency checklist