Solving The Situational EP

Question 1

State the MATL statement.

Answer 1

I have the aircraft. I will maintain aircraft control, analyze the situation, take proper action, and land as soon as conditions permit.

Question 2

How can you maintain aircraft control?

Answer 2

Describe the physical inputs required to achieve straight and level flight

TREATF

Throttle
Rudder
Elevator
Ailerons 
Trim
Flaps

Question 3

What are techniques for maintaining control on the ground?

Answer 3

Controlled deceleration for a stop in a safe place

Question 4

What are techniques for maintaining control during flight?

Answer 4

Establish straight and level flight in a clean configuration (a glide or climb to a safer altitude may be appropriate)

Consider turning toward the nearest recovery airfield or forced landing site

Question 5

During analysis, how do you analyze smoke?

Answer 5

Color, scent, and location

Question 6

What technique can help with suspected engine problems?

Answer 6

F: fluctuating fuel pressure?
E: excessive engine temperatures 
V: visual signs
E: erratic engine operations 
R: roughness

Question 7

What technique can help with going to the nearest suitable airfield?

Answer 7

T: turn toward the nearest suitable airfield
C: climb as required to intercept an ELP profile to that airfield
C: clean up (flaps cruise)
C: check for additional signs of impending engine failure

Question 8

What is the emergency transponder code?

Answer 8

7700

Question 9

What are the different types of recovery and approaches to be flown?

Answer 9

Forced landing

Precautionary Emergency Landing

Straight-in approach

Normal pattern entry