Emergency Landing

Question 1

Steps when engine failure occurs (500 feet AGL)

Answer 1

1. Pitch nose down to a 60 MPH “attitude”
2. Pick an acceptable area of water
3. Approach water as required to land in adequate lane
4. If necessary, accept a crosswind component, but DO NOT LAND DOWNWIND
5. Consider the touchdown like a normal power off landing

Question 2

If landing on glassy water, land:

Answer 2

Parallel and very close to the shore

Question 3

If necessary, seaplanes can be landed on:

Answer 3

A hard surface or grass