Attention:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated):
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (see content above)
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Airman Certification Standards:
- To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine failure during takeoff before minimum controllable airspeed (VMC)
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
CA.IX.E.K1:
Factors affecting minimum control airspeed (VMC). -
CA.IX.E.K2:
VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). -
CA.IX.E.K3:
Accelerate/stop distance.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.IX.E.R1:
Potential engine failure during takeoff. -
CA.IX.E.R2:
Configuring the airplane. -
CA.IX.E.R3:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
CA.IX.E.S1:
Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs. -
CA.IX.E.S2:
Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page