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:
- An emergency descent is a maneuver for descending as rapidly as possible to a lower altitude or to the ground for an emergency landing
- The objective is to descend the airplane as soon and as rapidly as possible while not exceeding any structural limitations of the airplane
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Emergency Descent:
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
Private Pilot - Emergency Descent Airman Certification Standards:
- To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with an emergency descent
- Note: See Appendix 6: Safety of Flight
- References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM
Emergency Descent Knowledge:
The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:-
PA.IX.A.K1:
Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or engine fire) -
PA.IX.A.K2:
Immediate action items and emergency procedures -
PA.IX.A.K3:
Airspeed, to include airspeed limitations
Emergency Descent Risk Management:
The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:-
PA.IX.A.R1:
Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance -
PA.IX.A.R2:
Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires -
PA.IX.A.R3:
Improper airplane configuration -
PA.IX.A.R4:
Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management
Emergency Descent Skills:
The applicant demonstrates the ability to:-
PA.IX.A.S1:
Clear the area -
PA.IX.A.S2:
Select an entry altitude that will allow the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet AGL (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet AGL (AMEL, AMES) -
PA.IX.A.S3:
Configure the airplane in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver -
PA.IX.A.S4:
Establish a stabilized descent -
PA.IX.A.S5:
Transition smoothly from the approach or landing attitude to a pitch attitude that will induce a stall -
PA.IX.A.S6:
Maintain a specified heading ±10°° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±10° if in turning flight, while inducing the stall
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