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2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to an emergency approach and landing by describing—
a. improper airspeed control.
b. poor judgment in the selection of an emergency landing area.
c. failure to estimate approximate wind direction and speed.
d. failure to fly the most suitable pattern for existing situation.
e. undershooting or overshooting selected emergency landing area.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains an emergency approach with a simulated engine failure from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to an emergency approach with a simulated engine failure.
C. TASK: SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS REFERENCES: AC 61 -13; FAA-S-8081-15, FAA-S-8081-16;
Gyroplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to systems and equipment malfunctions by describing recommended pilot action, appropriate to the gyroplane used for the practical test, in the event of:
1. Smoke or fire during ground or flight operations.
2. Engine malfunction.
3. Oil/fuel system malfunction.
4. Hydraulic system malfunction.
5. Electrical system malfunction.
6. Carburetor or induction icing.
7. Trim system malfunction.
8. Landing gear malfunction.
9. Any other system or equipment malfunction.
FAA-S-8081-7A 122 D. TASK: GROUND RESONANCE REFERENCES: AC 61 -13; FAA-S-8081-15, FAA-S-8081-16;
Gyroplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to ground resonance by describing:
1. Aerodynamics involved and association with a fully-articulated rotor system.
2. Conditions that are conducive to development of ground resonance.
3. Preventive actions used during takeoffs and landings on different surfaces.
E. TASK: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR REFERENCE: Gyroplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to emergency equipment and survival gear appropriate to the gyroplane used for the practical test by describing:
1. Locations in the gyroplane.
2. Method of operation or use.
3. Servicing.
4. Storage.
5. Equipment and gear appropriate for operation in various climates, over various types of terrain and over water.
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POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES TASK: AFTER-LANDING AND SECURING REFERENCES: AC 60 -14, AC 61-21, AC 91-32; FAA-S-8081-15, FAA-S-8081-16; Gyroplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of afterlanding and securing by describing—
a. proper technique for parking.
b. proper procedure for engine shutdown and securing cockpit.
c. method used to secure rotor blades.
d. safety concerns for passenger(s) when exiting.
e. postflight inspection to include use of checklist.
f. refueling procedures, including safety concerns.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to after-landing and securing by describing—
a. hazards resulting from failure to follow recommended procedures.
b. failure to conduct a postflight inspection and use a checklist.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains after-landing and securing from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to after-landing and securing.