Posts Tagged ‘Emergencies’
Food for thought
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Food for thought:
* An altitude for a safe turn back to the runway will vary for different aircraft and in different wind conditions.
*Turning low to the ground is very disorienting.
*A decision should be made before take-off about where to land if the engine fails.
*As you approach an unfamiliar airport, notice where you might land with an engine failure when you depart later.
*Know what the no-wind pivotal altitude is for your plane
*On every flight, know what pivotal altitude will be for your climb out before you depart.
*Avoid turns below pivotal altitude!
