A memory aid checklist for executing an emergency landing. ***Meaning*** :: <u>A</u>irspeed, <u>B</u>est Landing Spot, <u>C</u>hecklist, <u>D</u>eclare, <u>E</u>xecute **Details**: - **Airspeed** - Establish best glide speed, which maximizes your landing options - **Best Landing Spot** - Survey the area and choose one^[Hopefully you already had one in mind! Some people think of this like [[Tarzan Swinging Vine to Vine]]] - **Checklist** for engine restart - Flow from memory, then.. - Back it up with the checklist - **Declare** - - Squawk 7700 - Tell ATC you're declaring an emergency^[Can declare on [[Emergency Frequency]] or with whomever you're already talking to]^[They may ask follow-up questions. Remember to [[Aviate, Navigate, Communicate]], and feel free to ignore them if it helps focus.] - **Execute** - Follow the engine failure and emergency landing checklist. Generally: - Secure fuel and electrical systems - Secure the cabin - Fly in a spiral down to your chosen landing spot - Arriving at the right altitude and direction to land with minimum speed and the fewest obstacles See [[PPL3.4 Emergency Landings]] for more details. #acronym