skidoo
Line Up and Wait
I should have a plan for if this ever occurs. I am wondering what others would choose. The aircraft is single engine, rate of climb 1000ft/min or less. Normal roll out not less than 500ft. So, in reference to the attached photo, the takeoff is normal, but at 400ft AGL (at the red circle in the photo) the engine quits and you must set it down. Do you choose:
A) Turn Right 90 deg and set it down on a road.
B Turn less than 90 deg right and set it down in the field. ( may be rough but no power lines)
C) Turn left 90 deg and ditch in the water.
D) Go straight to left 90 deg and attempt the road or yards. (risk is homes and power lines)
E) Attempt the impossible turn. But not necessary for a full 180 to set down, continuing turn on the ground if necessary. (Risk is the proverbial stall/spin, or hitting buildings if the turn isn't tight enough.)
F) Another better option you see.
A) Turn Right 90 deg and set it down on a road.
B Turn less than 90 deg right and set it down in the field. ( may be rough but no power lines)
C) Turn left 90 deg and ditch in the water.
D) Go straight to left 90 deg and attempt the road or yards. (risk is homes and power lines)
E) Attempt the impossible turn. But not necessary for a full 180 to set down, continuing turn on the ground if necessary. (Risk is the proverbial stall/spin, or hitting buildings if the turn isn't tight enough.)
F) Another better option you see.
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