Practice forced landings

Question 1

What are FMOST checks for an engine faiure

Answer 1

Fuel - change tanks
Mixture - move through the whole range , ICO then full rich
Oil - temp and pressure (discontinue if no oil pressure)
Switches select left and right magnetos then try restart
Throttle cycle through range

Question 2

What is the mayday call

Answer 2

Squawk 7700
- Mayday x 3
- Call sign x 3
- AC type
- Position
- POB
- Nature of emergency
Intentions or any other relevant info

Question 3

What is the initial action of an engine failure

Answer 3

• Trade excess speed for altitude
• set for best glide speed
• Check for fire
• Carbon heat on
• Fuel selector, pump, quantity, pressure, primer
• Mixture rich
• ## mags both

Question 4

Brief the passengers for a Forced landing

Answer 4

(Name) we have experienced an engine failure, please remain calm i have trained for this and i will need to concerntrate, we are going to carry out a forced landing , please secure loose items and retrieve the PLB, assume brace position as instructed, on command open the door and evacuate in a safe direction to a safe area when we have stopped

Question 5

What are HHELLL Checks?

Answer 5

Height - sufficient for recovery by 3000ft
Hatches and Harnesses - secure
Engine - FMOST
. Fuel Pump on
. Mixture rich
. Oil T and P
. Switches both mags on
. Throttle (NA for pre stall check)
Loose objects - All stowed
Location - Clear of built up areas
Look out - Complete 360 Turn

Question 6

What is SSSSSS?

Answer 6

Size - As large as possible whilst sill in gliding distance
Shape - Use a diagonal landing path, caution of furrows
Slope - A slight up hill is best
Surface - Firm dry ground Avoid obstacles
Surroundings - good undershoot and overshoot
Services - landing near a town or houses