Emergency and precautionary landings · Question 12 of 12
The engine stops in cruise at 3 000 ft. Which steps come first?
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Answer
- A Check possible causes, such as fuel selector, mixture, carburettor heat and ignition
- C Establish the best glide speed and select a forced landing field
Explanation
First you fly: best glide speed, then select a reachable field. Then you check the most common causes according to the checklist, make a distress call, brief the passengers and secure the aeroplane before touchdown. The order is: aviate, navigate, communicate.