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
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Private Pilot - Emergency Descent Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with emergency descent
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight
- References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Emergency Descent Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates 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, including airspeed limitations -
PA.IX.A.K3:
Aircraft performance and limitations
Emergency Descent Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
PA.IX.A.R1:
Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations -
PA.IX.A.R2:
Collision hazards -
PA.IX.A.R3:
Configuring the airplane -
PA.IX.A.R4:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation
Emergency Descent Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
PA.IX.A.S1:
Clear the area -
PA.IX.A.S2:
Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the emergency descent -
PA.IX.A.S3:
Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery -
PA.IX.A.S4:
Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent -
PA.IX.A.S5:
Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100 feet -
PA.IX.A.S6:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s) -
PA.IX.A.S7:
Make radio calls as appropriate -
PA.IX.A.S8:
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate
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