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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 22 - Forced Landing

TP 12475

Aim

To determine that the candidate can, in the event of an engine failure, select a suitable landing area, and fly a successful approach.

Description

Engine failure will be simulated without advance warning by the examiner in accordance with the method recommended by the manufacturer. The candidate will be expected to select a suitable area and, by using an organized procedure, fly a successful approach to that field, while accomplishing the required emergency procedures. The overshoot will be carried out when requested by the examiner at an operationally safe altitude.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

  1. initiate the approach at the best glide airspeed (+10/-5 knots);
  2. select a suitable landing area;
  3. plan the approach, considering aircraft altitude, wind conditions, terrain, obstructions and other factors;
  4. select a touchdown zone;
  5. vary airspeed, descent and flight profile, as necessary, to safely achieve a successful approach to the selected touchdown zone;
  6. attempt to determine the cause of the simulated malfunction;
  7. simulate an emergency radio call;
  8. prepare the passenger for landing;
  9. complete appropriate checks; and
  10. prepare for landing, or overshoot, as specified by the examiner.

Note 1:  The candidate will be expected to demonstrate good airmanship by clearing the engine at appropriate intervals during the descent. In very cold conditions, the practice of leaving some power on and achieving a normal descent angle and airspeed by using flaps is acceptable.

Note 2:  A change of field is acceptable from an altitude or point in the approach where a landing could still have been made on the original landing site.

Date modified:
2010-05-29