Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

EXERCISE 1E
EMERGENCY DRILLS
When teaching emergency drills, emphasize seconds will count when an emergency arises. Do not give the
impression that such emergencies are commonplace, and stress the fact that since emergencies are rare, the
unexpected nature of the occurrence demands and instinctive drill which needs to be practiced at intervals to
ensure that no time is lost through momentary confusion or indecision. The following drills must be thoroughly
learned: -
1. AIM
i. Action in the event of fire in the air and on the ground.
ii. Emergency communication procedures.
ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
Fire is an extremely rare occurrence in the modern aircraft, but it is essential that the pilot has a
thorough knowledge of the procedures to be adopted in his particular aircraft to extinguish a fire both
on the ground and in the air.
WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS TO TEACH
i. Discuss the probate causes for various types of aircraft fires, as well as the technical principles
involved in extinguishing those fires.
ii. Ensure that the student has a thorough knowledge in the use of the aircraft’s fire extinguishing
equipment.
iii. The ground/air exercise briefing:
a. Appropriate procedures and checklists.
b. Engine fire analysis and preventative measures.
c. Use of fire extinguishing equipment in air and on ground.
d. Removal of smoke form aircraft cabin.
e. Side slipping technique to keep flames from cabin area.
f. Preparation of aircraft and passengers for forced landing.
g. Appropriate radio call – “May-Day” or “Pan-Pan”.
h. Engine considerations, safety and airmanship.
iv. De-briefing after simulated exercise on ground and in air.
WHY IS IT BEING TAUGHT
To give the student confidence in his ability to assess the type of fire occurring and to ensure that he
carries out the correct fire fighting drill, thereby preventing possible damage to the aircraft and injury to
occupants.
HOW THE EXERCISE APPLIES TO FLYING
The fire may occur either in the air or on the ground, and may be due to any of the following reasons:
i. On the ground:
a. Over-priming the engine on start up, causing excess fuel to collect in exhaust systems.
b. Fractured fuel and oil lines under pressure leaking onto hot exhaust systems.
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