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RISK MANAGEMENT
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Engine Failure on
Takeoff - Just Go Straight!! Read More Below..
- Accident
Report: Numerous fatal accidents have resulted from attempting to turn back and land
on the runway or aerodrome following an engine failure after take-off. As
altitude is at a premium, the tendency is to try to hold the nose of the
aircraft up during the turn without consideration for the airspeed and load
factor. These actions may induce an abrupt spin entry. Experience and careful
consideration of the following factors are essential to making a safe decision
to execute a return to the aerodrome: 1) altitude 2) the glide ratio of the
aircraft 3) the length of the runway 4) wind strength/ground speed 5) experience
of the pilot and 6) pilot currency on type. The Cessna 172 Pilot Operating Handbook (Section 3, Engine Failures)
states the following: In most cases, the landing should be planned straight ahead with only small
changes in direction to avoid obstructions. Altitude and airspeed are seldom
sufficient to execute a 180-degree gliding turn to the runway.
Personal
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Student Pilot
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Sporty's FAA Practice Written Test
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Medical Examiners
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Cross Country Planning
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steps to take for planning a VFR
cross-country flight
Pre-solo Checklist
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checklist of items that are
required prior to first
solo
Pre-solo Cross Country
Checklist
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checklist of items prior to first
solo cross country
Student Limitations
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the requirements for a student
pilot to solo a club
aircraft.
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