PA.IX.B — Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated)

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IX.B.K1Immediate action items and emergency procedures
• PA.IX.B.K2Airspeed, to include:
  • PA.IX.B.K2aa. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
  • PA.IX.B.K2bb. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
  • PA.IX.B.K2cc. Effects of wind on glide distance
• PA.IX.B.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
• PA.IX.B.K4A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts.
• PA.IX.B.K5ELTs and other emergency locating devices.
• PA.IX.B.K6ATC services to aircraft in distress.

Risk Management

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

• PA.IX.B.R1Failure to consider altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance.
• PA.IX.B.R2Failure to plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area.
• PA.IX.B.R3Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires.
• PA.IX.B.R4Improper airplane configuration.
• PA.IX.B.R5Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• PA.IX.B.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, and/or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• PA.IX.B.S1Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±10 knots.
• PA.IX.B.S2Configure the airplane in accordance with the POH/AFM and existing conditions.
• PA.IX.B.S3Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance.
• PA.IX.B.S4Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.
• PA.IX.B.S5Prepare for landing as specified by the evaluator.
• PA.IX.B.S6Complete the appropriate checklist