Forced Landings

Question 1

Emergency Priorities

Answer 1

Aviate
Navigate
Communicate

Question 2

H.E.L.P.M.E.

Answer 2

Height (speed to height)
Emergency checks
Landing plan
Problem checks + pax briefing
Mayday
Engine shutdown checks

Question 3

Steps for Height

Answer 3

Excess speed to maintain height
Trim for glide attitude
Best glide speed: 65KTs

Question 4

Emergency checks

Answer 4

Carby heat: full hot/alternate air ON
Fuel: Selector on BOTH
Mixture: FULL RICH

Question 5

What can help us ascertain wind direction?

Answer 5

Wind sock, smoke, cloud shadows, AWIS/ATIS, aircraft drift.

Question 6

How to select/measure distance from a field:

Answer 6

2/3 up wing strut to my left. Or 1/2 up wing strut to my right.

Question 7

7’s (in order)
State what is the ideal situation for each

Answer 7

Size
Shape
Surface
Slope
Surroundings
Services
Sun

Question 8

What are the problem checks?

Answer 8

CFMOSTT
Carby: FULL HOT/Alternate air ON
Fuel: Selector on BOTH-change tanks L/R
Mixture: full Range and to RICH
Oil: T’s and P’s in green
Switches: Mags L, R and back to BOTH
Throttle: Cycle to Idle and back to FULL
Transponder: 7700

Question 9

Passenger Brief:

Answer 9

PRIORITY:
We have had an engine failure.
I ask you to remain calm.
I have lots of experience and situational training.
We will land in that field.
Make sure your harnesses are secure.
Remain clear of the controls.
Remove any sharp objects from yourself.
Brace for landing as I demonstrated earlier
IF YOU HAVE TIME:
There is a first-aid kit located in row 2
The ELT is located to your right