Aircraft Emergency Procedures: Forced Landing & Go Around Training
Simulated Forced Landing Procedures (SFL)
Objective
Prepare the student to handle and execute engine failure during solo flight, ensuring a safe approach and landing outside the traffic pattern.
General
Requires the presence of an instructor.
Task Checklist (Emergency Flow)
- Throttle
- Propeller
- Mixture
- Fuel Pump/Primer/Boost Pump (F PPB)
- Fuel Selector
- Establish Best Glide Speed
- Trim
Determine the wind direction and select a suitable landing site. Follow a traffic pattern, utilizing full flaps as appropriate.
On Final Approach
Establish the turn onto final with sufficient altitude to avoid a low-altitude turn close to the ground. Flap setting depends on altitude and distance to the field. The student must understand the glide performance of the aircraft (AC). Airspeed depends on the flap setting.
Recovery Procedure (at 200 ft AGL)
If recovery is necessary at 200 feet AGL, execute as follows:
- Apply Full Throttle.
- Maintain Airspeed at 80 knots.
- Clear the area.
- Maintain 80 knots until reaching traffic pattern altitude.
Notes
- Monitor the cylinder head temperature and the carburetor temperature.
- The student will explain the procedure below 500 feet.
- Focus on selecting a good field.
Traffic Pattern Engine Failure Simulation
Objective
To execute a landing without applying power, simulating an engine failure while positioned above the runway.
General
This maneuver closely resembles a simulated forced landing pattern, providing the student practice in performing power-off landings. This prepares the student to handle possible emergency situations during solo flight.
Task Considerations
Focus on the approach procedure:
- Executing the turn after engine failure.
- Establishing the correct airspeed on final.
- Managing energy: avoiding being too low (slow) or too high (fast).
Notes
- Do not lose sight of the runway.
- Monitor altitude and speed closely.
- Do not set full flaps until the landing is assured (especially when carried out outside the standard traffic pattern).
Go Around Procedure (Discontinued Approach)
Objective
To safely climb away from a discontinued approach to land, maintaining control of the aircraft configured for approach.
Procedure Steps
- Make a positive decision to go around.
- Apply full takeoff power immediately.
- Exert firm, positive, and smooth control over the aircraft (AC). Firm pressure must be held to maintain pitch attitude.
- Establish climb speed (e.g., 80 knots) and compensate for torque and P-factor.
- Retract flaps/gear incrementally (as per aircraft POH).
- At 200 feet AGL: Ensure positive rate of climb and continue flap retraction sequence.
- Once established in the climb, advise Air Traffic Control (ATC) or relevant parties.
- Continue the climb.
- At 400 feet AGL: Complete the after-takeoff checklist.
Note
Ensure all critical actions (power application, pitch control) are completed above 200 feet AGL.