Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

9 elements

• PA.IX.B.K1
  Immediate action items and emergency procedures.
• PA.IX.B.K2
  Airspeed, including:
• PA.IX.B.K2a
  Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
• PA.IX.B.K2b
  Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
• PA.IX.B.K2c
  Effects of wind on glide distance
• PA.IX.B.K3
  Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
• PA.IX.B.K4
  A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• PA.IX.B.K5
  Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.
• PA.IX.B.K6
  Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

6 elements

• PA.IX.B.R1
  Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.
• PA.IX.B.R2
  Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area.
• PA.IX.B.R3
  Collision hazards.
• PA.IX.B.R4
  Configuring the airplane.
• PA.IX.B.R5
  Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• PA.IX.B.R6
  Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.