Inadvertent Departure From Controlled Flight

Question 1

What has a strong influence on inducing or recovering from out of control conditions?

Answer 1

Power setting

Question 2

What could significantly delay or prevent the aircraft from recovering from an OCF/spin?

Answer 2

Improperly positioning the control stick/elevator aft of the neutral position

Question 3

What can aggravate aircraft motion and significantly delay recovery?

Answer 3

Cycling of control positions or applying anti-spin controls prematurely

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum altitude for ejection in OCF?

Answer 4

6000 ft AGL (also recommended altitude for uncontrolled ejection)

Question 5

What should you do if you experience an inverted or power-on departure from controlled flight?

Answer 5

Land as soon as conditions permit

Question 6

What do power-on and inverted departures from control flight do to the engine?

Answer 6

They place high loads on the engine and torque shaft

Question 7

If you experience a power-on or inverted departures from control flight, what indications may you expect to see when RTB?

Answer 7

Low Oil Pressure or a Chip Light

Question 8

What is the BF for OCF?

Answer 8

PCL - IDLE
CONTROLS - NEUTRAL
ALTITUDE - CHECK

Question 9

What are a few of the ways it is possible to depart controlled flight?

Answer 9

Improper or overly aggressive control inputs near stall, mechanical failures, atmospheric conditions, or a combination thereof.