Common Errors - P-330

T-34C CONTACT

CHAPTER EIGHT

ii.

Commence turn towards the crosswind position and then to low key.

(No wind condition, using 10-15 degrees angle of bank.) Adjust angle

of bank to arrive at a proper low key on altitude and airspeed. Report

low key to your instructor (and crash or tower as appropriate with local

course rules). Momentarily level your wings to check your ⅔ wingtip

distance abeam the approach end of the landing field.

NOTE

If making a gear-down approach to a paved field, lower full flaps

(wind and emergency permitting) when the field is made but no

earlier than low key.

iii.

Commence the landing approach. Fly the aircraft deep enough so as to

arrive with at least a 1200-foot straightaway. Altitude at the 90 position

should be approximately 600-800 feet AGL. Adjust the nose to

decelerate towards 90 KIAS from the 90 to final (95 KIAS if making a

no-flap landing). Maintain 90/95 KIAS on final until commencing the

landing transition. If the emergency approach should result in a high

final to the landing site, it may be necessary to slip the aircraft to

increase sink rate and dissipate altitude.

iv.

On final, report: "Canopy blown, battery off."

Waveoff. This will be taken by the instructor and must be completed by

300 feet AGL (500 feet, TW-5) or at any time it is evident that the

aircraft is approaching a point from which a safe landing cannot be

made.

NOTE

On later stage flights, the instructor may initiate this simulated

emergency in close proximity to a paved field. If a paved field is

selected, the pattern is flown with gear down. If able, lower the gear

prior to high key so that sufficient time is available to hand crank the

landing gear down in the event of an electrical failure. After

lowering the gear, conduct the Landing Checklist, reporting each

item to the instructor. The flaps will be lowered when the field is

made. A no-flap landing may be executed in the event of gusty or

crosswind conditions. In this case, the airspeed on final will be 95

KIAS until commencing the landing transition. Report the Landing

Checklist complete.

Common Errors

Failure to establish 100-knot glide, TRIMMED.

Failure to use proper procedures for power loss conditions.

Failure to maneuver aircraft towards high key while conducting procedures.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 8-9