AA.VII.C — Powerplant Failure (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a powerplant failure and associated emergency approach and landing procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VII.C.K1Immediate action items and emergency procedures for a forced landing.
• AA.VII.C.K2Airspeed, to include:
  • AA.VII.C.K2aa. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
  • AA.VII.C.K2bb. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
  • AA.VIII.C.K2cc. Effects of wind on glide distance
• AA.VII.C.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
• AA.VII.C.K4A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts.
• AA.VII.C.K5Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.
• AA.VII.C.K6ATC services to aircraft in distress.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.VII.C.R1Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance.
• AA.VII.C.R2Failure to plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area.
• AA.VII.C.R3Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.VII.C.R4Improper airplane configuration.
• AA.VII.C.R5Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VII.C.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.VII.C.R7A powerplant failure in IMC conditions.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VII.C.S1Recognize the powerplant failure.
• AA.VII.C.S2Determine the cause for the simulated powerplant failure (if altitude permits) and if a restart is a viable option.
• AA.VII.C.S3Maintain positive control throughout the maneuver.
• AA.VII.C.S4Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±5 knots.
• AA.VII.C.S5Configure the airplane in accordance with the POH/AFM and existing conditions.
• AA.VII.C.S6Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance.
• AA.VII.C.S7Establish a proper flight path to the selected landing area.
• AA.VII.C.S8Complete emergency checklist items appropriate to the airplane in a timely manner and as recommended by the manufacturer or operator.
• AA.VII.C.S9Communicate with ATC and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.