Emergency Approach and Landing
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency approach and landing procedures
  • Note: See Appendix 6: Safety of Flight
  • References: FAA-S-ACS-6, FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM

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:

  • Emergency Approach and Landing simulate an emergency situation where an aircraft is required to descend as rapidly as possible to a forced landing with little or no power (engine failure) available
  • Additionally, Emergency Approach and Landing improve pilot technique for power off turns, wind drift control, planning, orientation, and division of attention
  • Gliding distance varies by airspeed, altitude, obstructions, wind direction, landing directions, landing surface and gradient, and landing distance required
  • When conducted for training expect the instructor to callout "Simulate Emergency Landing"

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Emergency Approach and Landing:
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
  • Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate

Private Pilot - Emergency Approach and Landing Airman Certification Standards:

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency approach and landing procedures
  • Note: See Appendix 6: Safety of Flight
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM

Emergency Approach and Landing Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • PA.IX.B.K1:

    Immediate action items and emergency procedures

  • PA.IX.B.K2:

    Airspeed, to include:
    • PA.IX.B.K2a:
      Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
    • PA.IX.B.K2b:
      Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
    • PA.IX.B.K2c:
      Effects of wind on glide distance

  • PA.IX.B.K3:

    Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing

  • PA.IX.B.K4:

    A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts

  • PA.IX.B.K5:

    ELTs and other emergency locating devices

  • PA.IX.B.K6:

    ATC services to aircraft in distress

Emergency Approach and Landing Risk Management:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

  • PA.IX.B.R1:

    Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance

  • PA.IX.B.R2:

    Failure to plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area

  • PA.IX.B.R3:

    Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires

  • PA.IX.B.R4:

    Improper airplane configuration

  • PA.IX.B.R5:

    Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT

  • PA.IX.B.R6:

    Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management

Emergency Approach and Landing Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

  • PA.IX.B.S2:

    Configure the airplane in accordance with the POH/AFM and existing conditions

  • PA.IX.B.S3:

    Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance

  • PA.IX.B.S4:

    Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions

  • PA.IX.B.S5:

    Prepare for landing as specified by the evaluator

  • PA.IX.B.S6:

    Complete the appropriate checklist

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