Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What is the best action when caught in unexpected severe turbulence?

Answer: Slow to maneuvering speed and maintain a level attitude

Flying at or below maneuvering speed protects the airframe while holding a level attitude.

If you experience smoke in the cockpit, what immediate action improves visibility and breathing?

Answer: Ventilate the cabin and consider shutting off electrical sources

Ventilating clears smoke while isolating electrical sources may stop an electrical fire's smoke.

During a go-around, what is the correct sequence for a typical light aircraft?

Answer: Full power, pitch for climb, then retract flaps in stages

Apply full power, establish a climb attitude, then milk up flaps incrementally to avoid sink.

What is the danger of continuing flight into a thunderstorm cell?

Answer: Severe turbulence, hail, and possible structural damage

Thunderstorms contain violent turbulence, hail, and wind shear that can destroy an aircraft.

If the alternator fails but the battery still works, how should the pilot manage electrical load?

Answer: Shed nonessential electrical items to conserve battery power

Reducing electrical load extends battery life until landing since it is no longer being recharged.

What is the recommended response to wake turbulence from a large aircraft ahead on approach?

Answer: Stay at or above its flight path and land beyond its touchdown point

Staying above the larger aircraft's path and landing beyond its touchdown point avoids its sinking wake vortices.

After a hard landing, why should the pilot inspect the aircraft before further flight?

Answer: Structural or landing gear damage may have occurred

A hard landing can damage gear or structure that must be checked before flying again.