FAA-S-8081-182-27 G. TASK: DITCHING AND EMERGENCY LANDING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of ditching and emergency landing.
2 Simulates jettisoning ballast and fuel, considering potential fire hazard when jettisoning fuel.
3. Ensures airship is turned into the wind.
4. Instructs passengers in safety procedures, including use of life jackets if ditching.
5. Secures loose equipment.
6. Simulates securing all systems to minimize chance of fire or other damage.
7. Completes an appropriate emergency checklist.
H. TASK: SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
NOTE: The examiner shall not simulate a system or equipment malfunction in a manner that may jeopardize safe flight or result in possible damage to the airship.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of systems and equipment malfunctions, appropriate to the airship used for the practical test, by explaining recommended pilot action for:
1. Control system/actuator malfunction.
2. Fuel starvation.
3. Electrical system malfunction.
4. Propeller malfunction.
5. Pressure system malfunctions.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-28 XI. AREA OF OPERATION:
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. TASK: MASTING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of masting.
2. Maintains coordination with crew chief through use of proper hand signals and voice commands.
3. Remains in control of airspeed and positions airship properly.
4. Coordinates use of power and flight controls.
5. Places airship in proper trim and ballast when approaching the mast.
6. Completes an appropriate checklist.
B. TASK: POST-MASTING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of post-masting, appropriate to the airship used for the practical test.
2. Uses proper engine shutdown procedures.
3. Complies with equipment requirements for maintaining envelope pressure.
4. Ensures mast security relative to weather conditions.
5. Gives consideration to weather with airship on the mast.
6. Completes an appropriate checklist.