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 ([[Vg]]), which maximizes your landing options^[Best glide is often achieved by just flying wings level with the horizon. See [Best Glide Simplified](https://pilotworkshop.com/tips/best-glide-simplified/) for more info.] - **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]]] - Turn there immediately! - Land INTO the wind! - If altitude allows: GPS NRST - what is closest airport? - If you identify a better place on the way, can change this. But should turn to best known option right away. - #rule-of-thumb: Can glide 1.5 NM per 1000 feet altitude in C152/C172S (see also [[POH]]) - **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: - Survival statement ("I'm a glider pilot, I'm going to land this plane.") - Secure fuel and electrical systems^[Primary sources of fire] - Prepare the cabin - Get to key point @1000' AGL: Spiral descent down, then rectangular pattern (if altitude permits) ![[Key Position for Power Off 180.jpeg]] See [[PPL3.4 Emergency Landings]] for more details. #acronym