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Precautionary Landings
Precautionary Landings
Precautionary Landings
Fuel Shortage
Deteriorating Weather
Sick passenger
Mechanical Problems
Lost
Ancillary Equipment
Factors to consider for Choosing the Landing
surface
1. Airport , field , road
2. Length of the Surface – Is it Long enough to Land & taekoff as well ? (60Kts-100ft/sec)
3. Condition of the Surface- too soft / has uneven surface
4. Obstacles – Is there any Obstacle that can jeperodize the safety of the A/C ?
5. Wind information – having a good idea where the winds are from. Some good detection tools
could be water bodies, smoke or during planning knowing the winds for the day
6. Means to find help – Is there some form of assistance I can get post landing for my situation?
7. Overshoot consideration
How to Conduct the Precautionary
Obstacle clearance
Ø Safety Aspects
Questions & Concerns