Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated)

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IX.B.K1Immediate action items and emergency procedures.
• PA.IX.B.K2Airspeed, including:
• 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, including energy management concepts.
• PA.IX.B.K5Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.
• PA.IX.B.K6Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress.

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• PA.IX.B.R1Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.
• PA.IX.B.R2Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area.
• PA.IX.B.R3Collision hazards.
• PA.IX.B.R4Configuring the airplane.
• PA.IX.B.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• PA.IX.B.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.IX.B.S1Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±10 knots.
• PA.IX.B.S2Configure the airplane in accordance with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)\Airplane Flight Manual (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(s).