PPL Ex. 16 Forced landing without power
PPL(A) Exercise 16 ✈︎ Forced landing without power
(A) forced landing procedure;
(B) choice of landing area, provision for change of plan;
(C) gliding distance;
(D) descent plan;
(E) key positions;
(F) engine cooling;
(G) engine failure checks;
(H) use of radio;
(I) base leg;
(J) final approach;
(K) landing;
(L) actions after landing
Disclaimer: The material presented in these YouTube videos should not be used in place of actual ground or flight instruction. Consult a certified flight instructor before attempting to conduct any flight maneuvers.
The following training videos supplement the flight training syllabus in the Flying Training Manual
Aim
To become acquainted with aircraft controls and equipment, the airborne environment, and before/after flight proceduresTo control the aircraft on the groundTo learn the effect of each control when operated independently to alter the aircraft attitudeTo learn the effects of power, trim, flaps and use of supplementary controls
Airmanship
Lookout, use of the external horizon, taking over and handing over control, Vfe, ATC liaison
Threat and Error Management (TEM)
Document checks, A check, Airborne collision, Motion sickness
Pre-Flight
Briefing to include school, airfield and local procedures and the location of the training area.Familiarisation of aircraft documents, load sheets, authorisation and log sheetsBriefing of air exercise
Air Exercise
Aircraft checks as per the aircraft checklist to include cockpit preparation, external checks, pre-start and after start checks, power and pre-take off checksTo manoeuvre the aircraft safely on the ground, taxying checks, turning in confined space, introduction to ATC liaisonTake off and departureWith reference to the external horizon to learn the effect of each control when operated independently in flight – primary and secondary effects; effects of airspeed and slipstreamLocation and use of emergency equipmentBrake and steering failureWith reference to the external horizon the effects of power, trim, flap, changing airspeed and use of supplementary controls
Emergencies
Location and use of emergency equipment and escape exitsEscape drillsAction in the event of fire on the ground or in the air
Post flight requirements
Return and securing of the aircraftAircraft maintenance and discrepancy proceduresAircraft technical logbook
De-Briefing
Constructive analysis of any weak areas will be carried out at the end of the flight
Completion Standard
Able to identify the relevant controls and method of operationTo use the controls smoothly to adjust attitudes with reference to the external horizon, to be able to select and hold attitudes in trim whilst operating supplementary controls and to manoeuvre safely on the groundTo be aware of basic taxy emergency procedures
