ismael chang ghalimi

Emergency Procedures

I am getting pretty close to the end of my IFR training, and am now focusing on various emergency procedures. Today, Eliot and I flew the VOR Runway 29 Right (VOR RWY 29R) in Stockton (KSNS), the ILS Runway 25 Right (ILS RWY 25R) in Livermore (KLVK), and the GPS Runway 28 Left (GPS RWY 28L) in Hayward (KHWD). During the 1.9 hour flight, we simulated a complete engine failure with a landing in Tracy (KTCY), as well as failures of the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multifunction Flight Display (MFD), alternators, primary bus, GPS, and radio equipment. We also practiced holding turns at SUNOL intersection. Pretty intense to say the least, but things are coming together. We logged 1.6 hours of simulated instruments.

[...] Today, Eliot and I did the same approaches as yesterday, with the same emergency procedures minus the engine failure, which is usually omitted during the IFR check ride. Instead, we flew all three approaches manually, simulating a failure of the autopilot. On a Cirrus SR20, flying manually is a lot harder than on a high-wing Cessna, for the aircraft is faster and quite slippery. Nevertheless, it was good practice, and I’m feeling closer to being ready for the final check ride. We logged 2 hours, including 1.7 hours of simulated instruments. [...]