Objective:

To develop the student's accuracy, judgment, planning, technique, and confidence in an emergency descent.

Elements:

1. Elements related to an emergency descent.
2. Recognize the urgency of an emergency descent.
3. Prompt establishment of the recommended emergency descent configuration and airspeed, and maintains that airspeed, ±5 knots.
4. Use of emergency checklist.
5. Demonstrate orientation, division of attention, and proper planning.

Common Errors:

1. Failure to recognize the urgency of the emergency descent.
2. Failure to use proper emergency checklist for situation.
3. Failure to maintain appropriate configuration and airspeed.
4. Poor orientation, planning, and division of attention.

References:

• FAA Private Pilot PTS
• Airplane Flying Handbook, pp 16-6

Notes:

100 knots puts out fires, if not, 120 knots
Time 'til unconsciousness with hypoxia from cabin depressurization
While practicing... clear airspace below then go.
Steep spiral over airport
Continue on to emergency approach and landing