Topic of the Month May Vmc Training Angle

Topic of the Month May Vmc Training & Angle of Attack Presented to: <Audience> By: <Presenter> Date: <> Federal. Aviation Federal Administration

Welcome • • • Exits Restrooms Emergency Evacuation Breaks Sponsor Acknowledgment Other information Federal Aviation Administration 2

Overview • GAJSC * Recommendations • Vmc Training – Minimum Control Speed with Critical Engine Inoperative. • Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicators * General Aviation Joint Steering Committee Federal Aviation Administration 3

Vmc Single-engine Multi-engine Federal Aviation Administration 4

The Critical Engine Federal Aviation Administration 5

But wait – there’s more …. A. High power on operative engine B. Forward CG C. Windmilling prop on inoperative engine D. Holding wings level E. Landing gear retracted Federal Aviation Administration 6

So much for theory Federal Aviation Administration 7

Stalls: A. Can occur in any phase of flight B. Are a factor in many fatal accidents C. Usually involve low time pilots D. Can occur at any airspeed E. All of the above. Federal Aviation Administration 8

Stall/Spin Accidents • In the traffic pattern – Takeoff – Approach – Go Around 28 % 18 % 6% • Crosswind • Maneuvering 41% • 1 Fatal Accident/3 days Federal Aviation Administration 9

The Airspeed Problem Federal Aviation Administration 10

The Airspeed Problem • Aircraft configuration – Vso Cruise configuration Landing configuration • Load Federal Aviation Administration 11

Angle of Attack Indicators Federal Aviation Administration 12

AOA For GA Federal Aviation Administration 13

Streamlined Process Federal Aviation Administration 14

• Safety Tip • Investigate AOA Systems • Practice • Stalls & slow flight • Pattern & Instrument • Fly with a CFI Federal Aviation Administration 15

Resources • FAA Small Airplane Directorate – http: //www. faa. gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offi ces/avs/offices/air/directorates_field/small_airplanes/ • AOA Press Release – http: //www. faa. gov/news/press_releases/news_story. c fm? newsid=15714 • FAA Safety Briefing Magazine – http: //www. faa. gov/news/safety_briefing/ Federal Aviation Administration 16

Resources • Airplane Flying Handbook – http: //www. faa. gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_m anuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/ Federal Aviation Administration 17

Questions? Federal Aviation Administration 18

Thank you for attending • You are vital members of our GA safety community Federal Aviation Administration 19

Topic of the Month May Vmc Training & Angle of Attack Presented to: <Audience> By: <Presenter> Date: <> Federal. Aviation Federal Administration