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IL.XV.C.R15

Risk management

Forced landing.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-3
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Aviation Instructor Responsibilities › Emphasizing the Positive
demonstration of stalls, because “… this is how so many people lose their lives in airplanes.” ⦁ Illustrating and demonstrating forced landings during the first lesson, because “…one should always be prepared to cope with a rope break in a glider.” These…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-1
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Why Hazards Result in Aviation Accidents
undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s loss of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilots inability…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-9
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Hazard and Risk › V = EnVironment
trip is over remote areas, is there appropriate clothing, water, and survival gear onboard in the event of a forced landing? • If the trip includes flying over water or unpopulated areas with the chance of losing visual reference…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-10
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Use of Distractions
learner to identify terrain or objects on the ground. ⦁ Ask the learner to identify a field suitable for a forced landing. ⦁ Have the learner climb 200 feet and maintain altitude, then descend 200 feet and maintain altitude. ⦁ Have the learner…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-8
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Hazard Combinations › Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Other Aircraft
ability to see and avoid terrain and obstacles, other aircraft, precipitation, and other hazards. 11862 • Single-engine operations–A forced landing at night may require a pilot to deal with unexpected terrain hazards. In addition, the failure of engine accessories…
Risk Management Handbook p. 5-1
Chapter 5: Mitigating Risk › Preflight Risk Mitigation Strategies › Mitigating Aircraft Risks
risks. 17393 Carrying enough fuel with a sufficient reserve reduces the likelihood of a low-fuel emergency or a forced landing. On some flights, planning for a fuel stop reduces that risk. 21906 If the pilot has a choice…