Emergency Procedures

Dave S wrote in message link.net...
Good catchy name for what the pro's call "Flows"

Dave

Gosh Dave
what a catchy thing to call emergency procedures!! Hell I just did
whatever the book called for and whatever I have learned over 40 years
of utility work around the world. The only thing that was really
flowing in an emergency was usually the adreneline!
How many review their emergency procedures prior to take-off which is
arguably the most hazardous part of any flight.....heavier than you'll
be for any more on this flight (fuel burn), close to the ground and
low on airspeed. And, most likely you won't be expecting any problems
or you wouldn't be taking off - Right? How far does that put you
behind the emergency procedures curve?
For whatever its worth, and I expect some flak, I've had probably 18
actual emergencies in 21,000 hours with one ever resulting in any
bodily injuries. Most were mechanical failures but a few were due to
poor judgement on my part when I ran into something like wires while
crop dusting.
How do you deal with a total electrical failure while 100'agl over
trees? Or how do you deal with an engine failure while at about 75' in
a nose very high attitude and in a 60 degree banked turn? Better have
it figured out well in advance because you haven't got time to do much
more than react as you have trained or thought ahead.
Ol Shy & bashful

Michael 182 wrote:

Had a combined BFR/IPC today. Since I only fly about 100-125 hours a year,
and most of that is cross country, I make it a habit to hire a CFII every
six months or so for a good workout. Today was 3 hours plus, including the
ground time. I also try and meet new CFII's every other time or so, since
each has some unique perspectives or tricks.

Today, when reviewing emergency procedures he told me about the "7 and 7".
This may be old news to many, but I didn't know it, and I kind of like it.

Engine stops.

Best glide, pick a landing spot, head for it. (If you need a checklist for
these you probably should not be in the plane...)

In a Cessna:
check fuel both (bottom of "7")
mix in(corner of "7")
prop in (across the top of the "7")
throttle in
carb heat
mags on
master on
primer in

No restart...

121.5, 7700 (if time allows)

fuel off
mix out
throttle out
flaps as appropriate
gear down (I have a retract)
mags off
master off
door cracked

As I tried it, it made a lot of sense - my hands naturally fell on the next
item I needed to deal with.

Michael