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What can you do in an emergency regarding regulations?

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You may deviate from any rule as necessary to meet the situation.

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What must you do if the FAA requests a report about a rule deviation?

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Provide a written report about the rule deviation.

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When is no report required for a rule deviation?

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If the FAA does not ask for it.

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What should you do if the engine doesn’t sound right during takeoff?

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Reduce power immediately and abort the takeoff.

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What should you do after aborting a takeoff?

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Taxi back and have the airplane checked to your satisfaction.

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What should you avoid doing in the event of an engine failure after takeoff?

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Do not attempt to turn back to the runway.

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What is the probability of making a 180-degree turn with a dead engine at low altitude?

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Chances are not good.

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What is the first action to take during an engine failure after takeoff?

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Lower the nose quickly to maintain flying speed.

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What should you do if you are under 200 feet during an engine failure?

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Keep turns shallow and to a minimum.

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What is the first concern during a forced landing away from the airport?

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To fly the airplane.

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What should you establish for a forced landing?

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The best glide speed.

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What should you consider when selecting a landing field?

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Know the wind direction and choose the largest and best field available.

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What should you do above 1,000 feet during a forced landing?

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Trim for best glide speed and spiral down over your chosen field.

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What should you do below 1,000 feet during a forced landing?

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Trim for best glide speed and select a field for a normal approach if possible.

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What should be ON for the emergency procedures checklist?

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Fuel shutoff valve.

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What should you do if restart hasn’t occurred?

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Set mixture to RICH.

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What is the correct action if power isn’t restored?

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Prepare for a power-off landing.

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What should be done with the mixture before landing?

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Idle cut-off.

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What is recommended for flaps during a power-off landing?

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Full flaps recommended.

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What airspeed should be maintained with flaps down during landing?

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60 knots.

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What should be done with the master switch when landing is assured?

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Turn OFF.

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What should be done with doors prior to touchdown?

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Unlatch doors.

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What should you avoid when you select a field for landing?

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Last-minute changes.

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What should you do if too high on approach?

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Adjust your turn to final to avoid overshooting.

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What happens if you try to stretch the glide?
Pushing the nose up increases drag and steepens descent.
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When should simulated forced landings be discontinued?
When you're sure you can make the field.
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What can instructors use to simulate instrument failures?
Instruments covered by the instructor.
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How can you land without an airspeed indicator?
By using proper pitch and power.
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What should you do during emergency descents?
Power to idle.
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What provides maximum rate of descent during an emergency?
Emergency descents.
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What is a general procedure for emergency descents?
Power to idle, propellers full forward, landing gear extended, flaps retracted.
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What should you do if the descent is turbulent?
Comply with maneuvering speed (VA).
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What bank angle provides a positive load factor during a descent?
30–45 degree bank.
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When should recovery begin after a descent?
At a safe altitude for level flight or landing.
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What should be avoided during practice descents?
Prolonged practice descents to prevent engine shock cooling.
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What is usually the cause of engine fires during start?
Overpriming. ## Footnote Engine fires during start are often due to excess fuel entering the combustion chamber.
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What is the first attempt to extinguish an engine fire during start?
Try to start the engine to draw the excess fuel back into the induction system. ## Footnote This method is used to mitigate the fire by utilizing the engine's normal operation.
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What should be done if a fire is present before the engine has started?
Move the mixture control to idle cut-off, open the throttle, and crank the engine. ## Footnote This action aims to draw the fire back into the engine.
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What steps should be taken if power loss occurs during takeoff?
Land straight ahead if sufficient runway remains, or maintain safe airspeed and make a shallow turn if necessary. ## Footnote Flaps should normally be fully extended for touchdown.
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What should a pilot do if engine power is lost during takeoff and there is sufficient altitude?
Switch the fuel selector to another tank with fuel, check the electric fuel pump, set the mixture to 'RICH', and turn on carburetor heat. ## Footnote These actions aim to restore engine power.
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What is the procedure if complete engine power loss occurs in flight?
Prepare for an emergency landing and maintain at least 73 KIAS. ## Footnote This involves checking fuel selector and engine gauges for indications of the power loss cause.
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What should be done if power is not regained after attempting to restore it?
Proceed with the Power Off Landing procedure. ## Footnote This includes steps outlined in the emergency checklist.
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What is the procedure for a Power Off Landing?
Trim for best gliding angle, locate a suitable field, and establish a spiral pattern around the field. ## Footnote Aim to be at 1000 feet above the field for a normal landing approach.
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How should a pilot respond to a fire in flight?
Identify the source of the fire, turn off the master switch for electrical fires, and follow the appropriate procedures for engine fires. ## Footnote This may include shutting off fuel and preparing for an emergency landing.
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What does a loss of oil pressure indicate?
It may indicate a malfunction in the oil pressure regulating system or oil exhaustion. ## Footnote Immediate landing is recommended to prevent engine damage.
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What should be done if there is a loss of fuel pressure?
Turn on the electric fuel pump and check that the fuel selector is on a full tank. ## Footnote If the issue persists, land as soon as practical.
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What does a high oil temperature indication suggest?
It may be caused by low oil level, obstruction in the oil cooler, or other issues. ## Footnote Land as soon as practical for investigation.
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How is alternator failure detected?
Through a zero reading on the ammeter. ## Footnote Verify by actuating an electrically powered device to confirm the reading.
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What should be done if an electrical overload occurs?
Reduce electrical load and turn off non-essential equipment. ## Footnote If the overload persists, land as soon as practical.
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What is the procedure for spin recovery?
Move throttle to idle, apply full rudder opposite to rotation, and push control wheel forward. ## Footnote Neutralize the rudder and ease back on control once rotation stops.
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What should be done if the cabin door opens in flight?
Slow the airplane to 89 KIAS, close cabin vents, and open the storm window to close the door. ## Footnote A partially open door does not significantly affect flight characteristics.
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What conditions can lead to carburetor icing?
Moist atmospheric conditions at temperatures of -5° C to 20° C. ## Footnote Ice forms due to high air velocity through the carburetor venturi.
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What indicates engine roughness due to carburetor icing?
A drop in RPM and possible loss of airspeed or altitude. ## Footnote Prompt action is required to remove ice and restore power.
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If the engine is still rough after applying carburetor heat, what should be checked next?
Adjust the mixture for maximum smoothness and check engine gauges for abnormal readings. ## Footnote Switching fuel tanks and checking magneto operation may also be necessary.
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What should be checked to see if fuel contamination is the problem?
The other tank
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What are the steps to check the magneto switch?
Move the magneto switch to 'L', then to 'R', then back to 'BOTH'
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What should be done if operation is satisfactory on either magneto?
Proceed on that magneto at reduced power, with mixture full 'RICH', to a landing at the first available airport
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What action should be taken if roughness persists?
Prepare for a precautionary landing at pilot's discretion
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True or False: Partial carburetor heat can be more beneficial than no heat at all.
False
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What may happen if partial carburetor heat is used?
It may melt part of the ice, which will refreeze in the intake system
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When using carburetor heat, what should always be used?
Full heat
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What should be done after the ice is removed when using carburetor heat?
Return the control to the full cold position
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The three types of emergency landings
Forced landing Precautionary landing Ditching
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Forced landing
an immediate landing, on or off an airport, necessitated by the inability to continue further flight ex: engine failure
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Precautionary landing
Premeditated landing when further flight is possible but inadvisable ex: deteriorating weather, being lost, fuel shortage, or graudually developing engine trouble
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Ditching (landing)
a forced or precautionary landing in water
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____ bank angles should be avoided (in emergency landing)
steep
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5 things to check when starting emergency procedure
1. Mixture rich 2. Fuel selector 3. Electric fuel pump 4. Carb heat on 5. Primer locked
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emergency call frequency
121.5
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Emergency squawk code
7700 Mode 3/A Mode C altitude reporting contact ATC
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Transponder setting for air piracy
Mode 3/A code 7500
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Transponder setting for loss of two-way radio capability
Mode 3/A code 7600 be aware that plane may not be in radar coverage area
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Code reserved for military-intercept operations
7777 DO NOT USE
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