ELA Aviacion ELA 10-Eclipse Pilot Operator's Handbook page 53

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5.3 ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKE-OFF (above 150 ft)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Close throttle. Engine failure may be sudden or accompanied by
misfiring, typical of fuel starvation.
2. Lower the nose to keep best power-off glide speed (Vbg) of 120 kph
(75 mph/65 kts). Look for an area for landing into then wind.
1. If time allows, an engine restart can be attempted, see "Engine
restart procedure".
2. If the area for landing is rough or there are obstacles, make a higher
flare over the obstacles to reduce forward speed.
3. Ignition and fuel pumps OFF.
4. Rotor brake ON.
5. Master OFF.
The rotor will come to a stop with the rotor brake ON. Unless there is
danger present, wait until the rotor has stopped before vacating the
aircraft.
Get out of the aircraft without panic. Help your rear seat occupant to do the
same, if necessary.
5.4 ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Close throttle. Engine failure may be sudden or accompanied by
misfiring, typical of fuel starvation.
2. Lower the nose to keep best power-off glide speed (Vbg) of 120 kph
(75 mph/65 kts). Look for an area for landing into the wind.
3. If time allows, an engine restart can be attempted, see "Engine
restart procedure".
4. If the area for landing is rough or there are obstacles, make a higher
flare over the obstacles to reduce forward speed.
5. Once on the ground, ignition and fuel pumps OFF.
6. Rotor brake ON.
7. Master OFF.
ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
53
Issue date: 26
th
Last modification: 04
February 2019.
th
July 2016.

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