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If all attempts to restart the engine fail. and a forced landing is im
minent. select a suitable field, and prepare for the landing as follows:
(1)
Pull mixture control to idle cut-off position.
Turn f uel selector valve handle "OFF".
(2)
Turn off all switches except master switch.
(3 )
(4)
Approach at
(5)
Extend wing flaps as necessary within gliding distance of field.
(6)
Turn off master switch.
(7)
Unlatch cabin doors prior to final approach.
(8)
Land in a slightly tail-low attitude.
(9)
Apply heavy braking while holding full up elevator.
DITCHING.
Prepare for ditching by securing or jettisoning heavy objects located
in the baggage area. and collect folded coats or cushions for protection of
occupant's face at touchdown.
giving location and intentions.
(1)
Plan approach into wind if winds are high and seas are heavy.
With heavy swells and light wind, land parallel to swells.
(2)
A pproach with flaps
rate of descent at
Unlatch the cabin doors.
(3 )
(4 )
Maintain a continuous descent until touchdown in level attitude.
Avoid a landing flare because of difficulty in judging airplane height
over a water surface.
(5)
Place folded coat or cushion in front of face at time of touchdown.
(6)
Evacuate airplane through cabin doors.
windows to flood cabin compartment for equalizing pressure so that
door can be opened.
(7)
Inflate life vests and raft
The aircraft can not be depended on for flotation for more than a few
minutes.
DISORIENTATION IN CLOUDS.
When flying in marginal weather, if the airplane is not equipped with
gyro horizon and directional gyro instruments. the pilot will have to rely
on the turn coordinator or the turn and bank indicator if he inadvertently
flies into clouds.
3 -4
MPH.
80
Transmit Mayday message on
40°
and sufficient power for a
70
MPH.
The follOWing instructions assume that only one of the
If necessary, open vent.
(if
aVailable) after evacuation of cabin.
121. 5
MHz.
/
3 00
ft.
min.
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