Emergency Descent; Chandelles - ATP Electronics Piper Archer Training Supplement

PVT
During a simulated emergency descent, the applicant must be able to recognize
situations requiring an emergency descent, such as cockpit smoke and/or fire.
Situational awareness, appropriate division of attention, and positive load factors should
be maintained during the maneuver and descent.
1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. Clean configuration flow
3. Reduce throttle to idle
4. Initiate turning descent, while clearing for traffic
5. Maintain (training) 120 KIAS
6. Notify ATC/Traffic as appropriate
COM
Chandelles are to be accomplished at an entry altitude that will allow completion
no lower than 1,500' AGL, and consist of one maximum performance climbing turn
beginning from straight-and-level flight, and ending at the completion of a precise 180°
turn in a wings-level, nose-high attitude at the minimum controllable airspeed.
1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. 100 KIAS (approx. 2300 RPM), maintain altitude
3. Clean configuration flow
4. Choose a reference point off wing
5. Establish / maintain 30° bank
6. Full throttle – increase pitch to attain approx. 10-12° pitch up at 90°
point
1 90° of turn – Bank = constant 30°, Pitch = increasing to 10-12° pitch up
st
7. 90° point – maintain pitch, reduce bank angle to attain level flight at
180° point
2 90° of turn – Pitch = constant 10-12° pitch up, Bank = decreasing to level flight
nd
8. 180° point – wings level, minimum controllable airspeed
9. Accelerate while maintaining level flight
10. "Cruise Checklist"
ACS

Emergency Descent

Chandelles

LEVEL FLIGHT, 100 KIAS
Airspeed
Just above stall Rollout at 180° point ±10°
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In-Flight Maneuvers • 41
GROUND USE ONLY
LEVEL FLIGHT,
MINIMUM
CONTROLLABLE
AIRSPEED
30 º BANK,
10-12 º PITCH-UP