Appendix G Emergencies

APPENDIX G

EMERGENCIES

G100. BIRD STRIKE

Bird strikes can occur during virtually any stage of the flight. The most common times are

during takeoffs, landings, approaches, and low-levels. When birds hear the high pitch sounds of

approaching jet engines, they instinctively tuck their wings and dive. The area in which birds

pose the most danger, the bird strike zone, is the area between 11 and 1 o'clock, from slightly

above the horizon to 30 above the horizon. If a bird is seen in this zone, call it immediately,

"Bird", followed by position using clock code (e.g., "Bird, 1 o'clock!"). The P will then initiate

action to avoid the bird. Clock codes are essential so the P will be able to immediately acquire

the bird visually. If you see a bird that is not in the zone, don't say anything.

If a bird strike does occur, it usually will not cause any major problems. In the event a bird is

ingested into one of the engines, noises from the engine or a visual check may indicate the need

to shut down the engine. If the radome is struck, it could shatter, which would require a reduced

airspeed. The windshield though, is the primary danger area.

If the windshield does break, the cockpit will become extremely noisy from windblast (cockpit

communication difficult), and there is the possibility the P or Pilot Not Flying (PNF)/CP will be

incapacitated. If this should occur, the remaining crewmember must positively direct the

aircraft away from the ground. The flight will immediately return to base when a bird strike of

any kind occurs.

G101. LOST AIRCRAFT

The standard for maintaining course on a low-level is + 2 NM. If the aircraft becomes lost,

follow these procedures:

Climb to an appropriate VFR altitude.

Fix the position of the aircraft either visually or with a NAVAID fix.

Expect to reenter the route at an alternate entry point (fuel permitting) or discontinue

training.

If aircraft position cannot be determined, execute lost plane procedures.

VFR JET ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

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