Figure 7-2 Three-Dimensional View of the ELP

CHAPTER SEVEN

T-6A CONTACT

When an airborne emergency occurs, three basic rules apply. These rules should be thoroughly

understood by all aircrew:

Maintain aircraft control: establishing the aircraft in safe controlled flight should always be

your first priority in any emergency, even if it means consciously continuing in straight and level

flight. Conversely, if performing aerobatic maneuvers, for example, and the master caution light

illuminates, accomplish the appropriate VMC recovery and take care of flying the airplane before

delving into the specifics of the caution.

Analyze the situation and take proper action: next, analyze the indications you have to

determine the nature of the emergency. You should verify what you see in your cockpit with the

other crewmember. Once the problem is diagnosed, apply any applicable boldfaced items, then

open your Pocket Checklist and with good aircrew coordination, continue with the emergency

procedure.

Land as soon as conditions permit: the severity of the problem will dictate the course of action

to take to safely recover the aircraft, although you, as the NFO/WSO, should always identify the

nearest suitable landing field. Review the definitions for "Land as soon as possible" and "Land

as soon as practical" in the T-6A NATOPS, Section III Introduction.

Figure 7-2 Three-Dimensional View of the ELP

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES