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
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario
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
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Private Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES) Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency approach and landing procedures
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Private Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach and Landing Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
PA.IX.B.K1:
Immediate action items and emergency procedures. -
PA.IX.B.K2:
Airspeed, including:-
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.
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PA.IX.B.K3:
Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. -
PA.IX.B.K4:
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. -
PA.IX.B.K5:
Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices. -
PA.IX.B.K6:
Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
PA.IX.B.R1:
Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations. -
PA.IX.B.R2:
Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area. -
PA.IX.B.R3:
Collision hazards. -
PA.IX.B.R4:
Configuring the airplane. -
PA.IX.B.R5:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
PA.IX.B.R6:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
PA.IX.B.S1:
Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±10 knots. -
PA.IX.B.S2:
Configure the airplane in accordance with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)\Airplane Flight Manual (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
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