PILOT INCAPACITATION Flashcards
1
Q
What is essential to be applied?
A
- Correct CRM involves routine monitoring and aural crosschecks.
2
Q
What symptoms may indicate pilot incapacitation?
A
- The absence of standard callouts at the appropriate time may indicate incapacitation of one flight crew member
- If one flight crewmember does not feel well, the flight crew must inform the other flight crew member.
- Incoherent speech, a pale and(or) fixed facial expression, or irregular breathing, may indicate the beginning of incapacitation.
3
Q
First actions after pilot incapacitation:
A
- Take over and ensure a safe flight path:
- Announce ″I have control″
- If the incapacitated flight crewmember causes interference with the handling of the aircraft, press the sidestick pb for 40 seconds
- Use maximum AUTOMATION
- Perform callouts (challenge and response included) and checklists aloud.
4
Q
When the aircraft’s is under control, what next?
A
- ‘PURSER TO COCKPIT PLEASE’
- Ask to remove the incapacitated crew member from seat
- Ask for the ‘Medic on Board’ PA to be performed
5
Q
Should you inform ATC and if yes, how?
A
- YES. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
6
Q
What kind of flying technique should you use?
A
- Early approach preparation and checklists reading
- Automatic Landing
- Use of radar vectoring and long approach.
7
Q
What precautions for landing preparation?
A
- Land at the nearest suitable airport
- Arrange medical assistance onboard and after landing
