Northeast Comanche Tribe
| | Adapted from ICS �Comanche Tips�
| �The other day I was going through my �glove compartment� in my PA24-180 and found an article that gave instructions for a temporary co-pilot. I found it to be woefully inappropriate for my plane. Using it as a guide, I developed the checklist below that I will photocopy and let my passengers know where it is if ever needed. I do not intend to dwell on it for everyone who sits to my right except for my wife who is the most frequent passenger.� Kenn Tridel, ICS #11927
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| In the event of an Incapacitated Pilot: - Get control of the Airplane.
- Get the pilot off the controls � tighten the shoulder strap to keep the pilot�s body away from the steering wheel [yoke].
- Level the airplane � use the yoke to fly straight and keep the wings level with the ground. If you cannot see the ground, use the instrument 2 up from the pilot�s yoke [artificial horizon] as a guide.
- Set the Transponder � located in front of you - to �7-7-0-0�, the distress signal.
- Set the radio to 121.5, the emergency frequency � reach across to the far left and turn the knobs to 121.5, then press the flip-flop switch.
- Press the microphone button on your yoke and say �MAYDAY, MAYDAY� � release the button to listen.
- Report the problem to the answering controller � who you are and what has happened.
- Fly to an Airport with a long runway.
- Request a heading from the controller. Slowly turn to that heading using the Directional Gyro [DG], keeping the dot centered on the horizon. ALL TURNS are done slow and wide.
- Turn the Fuel Selector � on the floor between the seats � to the fullest tank. Fuel gauges are in the lower middle of the panel.
- Land on the Longest Runway INTO the wind � the controller will help you get there.
| - When it is time to start down to a lower altitude � about 5 to 10 miles away �
- Push the MIXTURE control knob [red] fully in using you thumb on the button to unlock it.
- Pull the THROTTLE knob [black] out slowly so that the Manifold Gauge � panel upper right � reads about 16.
- Push the PROP CONTROL knob � center, looks like a faucet handle � fully in. The engine sound will change � this is Okay.
- Slow the airplane to not less than 100 MPH as you descend.
- Descend to an altitude of 1000 to 1200 ft above the airport. Keep the gyro indicator one dot below center while descending.
- Pull back on the yoke to level off - add power [THROTTLE] as needed to maintain 100 MPH.
- Lower the wheels � lever in panel center, move it down.
- Turn the trim control - crank handle in the ceiling � down [counter clockwise] to relieve hand pressure required on the yoke.
- Lower the flaps � the long handle between the seats - 2 notches [out of 3] by pushing the button to release. Pull back about 6 inches until button re-locks.
| - About 2 miles from the end of the landing runway
- Line up with the centerline of the runway � use the yoke to move sideways, your feet to point the nose.
- Pull the THROTTLE out slightly � Manifold from 16 to 14 � to descend at about 500 ft per min at 90 MPH.
- Readjust trim control on ceiling to relieve hand pressure on the yoke.
- Be ready to add THROTTLE if needed � speed is critical.
- Aim for the numbers on the near end of the runway. Adjust THROTTLE to maintain 90 MPH.
- As soon as you are over the runway and 8 to 10 feet above it, slowly pull the THROTTLE fully out. Point the nose by steering with your feet.
- Once down, use the brake lever � left center under panel � to slow and stop the plane.
- To stop the engine, pull the red MIXTURE control all the way out. After the engine stops, turn of the ignition key and the Master Power switch [bottom of panel, far left].
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