Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated)
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • Objective: 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, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; 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:

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:

Private Pilot - Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: 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, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM

Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

  • PA.IX.E.K1:

    Factors affecting minimum control airspeed with an inoperative engine (VMC)

  • PA.IX.E.K2:

    VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line)

  • PA.IX.E.K3:

    Accelerate/stop distance

Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

  • PA.IX.E.R1:

    Potential engine failure during takeoff

  • PA.IX.E.R2:

    Configuring the airplane

  • PA.IX.E.R3:

    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation

Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • PA.IX.E.S1:

    Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs

  • PA.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