Flight Checklist - Abnormal
Flight Checklist - Abnormal
HASELL Check
Height...........................................................................Recover not lower than 2000” AGL
Airframe
Flaps...............................................................................................................As required
Undercarriage................................................................................................As required
Instruments............................................................................................................Caged
Approval................................................................Aeroplane approved for manoeuvre?
Security
Ashtrays.................................................................................................................Closed
Harnesses, hatches...................................................................................................Tight
Seats...........................................................................................................Locked on rail
Articles.................................................................................................................Secured
Engine
Mixture.....................................................................................................Set for altitude
Pitch................................................................................................................Climb RPM
Instruments................................................................Temperatures, pressured checked
Fuel......................................................................................................Pump as required
Location
Area...................................................................Suitable? Forced landing site available?
Clear of..............................................................................Aerodromes; Special airspace
. Buildings; Mountains; Clouds; Water
Look-out
Inspection turn............................................................................................Through 360o
Remain clear of aircraft; Clouds
Complete turn at right angles to the sun
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2. LOST / UNCERTAIN OF POSITION
No Flight Plan:
Continue in VMC
Remain clear of Class A-E airspace
Land at most suitable airfield
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4. RADIO FAILURE (IFR FLIGHTS)
Squawk.................................................................................................................................7600
In VMC:
Flight conditions...........................................................................................Remain in VMC
Radio..............................................................................................................Transmit blind
Traffic........................................................................................................Maintain lookout
Land................................................................................................Nearest suitable airfield
ATC.............................................................................Notify via telephone or other means
In IMC:
Continue on current flight plan
If restricted to lower level, maintain 3 min then climb
Continue to facility at planned flight level
If EAT received:
Commence approach at EAT
If no EAT received:
Commence approach at ETA+10 min
Land within 30 min of commencing descend
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5. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PROCEDURE CHECKLIST
COWLS Check
C - Civilisation.......................................................................................................Identify
O - Obstacles........................................................................................Powerlines; Trees
W- Wind.............................................................................................Direction; Strength
L - Length of strip...............................................................................................Sufficient
S - Surface of strip...............................................................................................Suitable
3 P’s Procedure
Pan-Pan-Pan......................................................................................................Alert ATC
Passenger Briefing..............................................................................Inform Passengers
Pre-land-Checks..............................................................................As per normal circuit
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6. FORCED LANDING PROCEDURE CHECKLIST
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