Take off engine-out options diagram

[455 Bravo Uniform]

I did this after I had a problem on takeoff last year.

Took an aerial photo of the airport vicinity. Drew approximate left and right hand patterns from both runways in blue line. Shaded the likely no-go landing areas in red (dense buildings) the unfavorable areas in yellow (trees or other structures) and left all the remaining best option areas unshaded.

Thought about shading the best options green for emphasis.

I figured I'd post if the idea helps anyone.

 

[whereisrandall]

Very cool. Thanks. Looks like on an E/NE departure, you might want to climb at Vx until pattern altitude - to give you more options if the spinny thing stops.

 

[RyanB]

I like it! I remember one of my old CFI's had a small diagram he had made, similar to yours that outlined and emphasized the viable options around the field. Nowadays, I have gotten into the habit of briefing myself before the takeoff(s) of what I'll be doing if the engine pukes and where I'll be going.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to print that off and have it in your flight bag to review before flight. I like to see people actively thinking about these scenarios. Nice job!

 

[MAKG1]

You might want to shade the river yellow. Ditching may be a better option than hitting a building, but it's not a good option.

Sometimes, and at certain times of day, wide streets make OK options. Better than the river at least.

 

[mscard88]

You might want to shade the river yellow. Ditching may be a better option

Plus you'll get a book deal, become famous, and Hollyweird will make a movie about you. You'll even be able to read about it on POA! Cool huh?

 

[BGF_Yankee]

In and out of KLAF many times. Miss Indiana some days...

 

[Turningfinal]

KLAF was my home 'drome for 4 years while I attended Purdue and flew at Lafayette Aviation. I miss the place too!

 

[steingar]

I brief every takeoff. Sometimes the briefs end with "if the engine quits it'll really hurt". But I brief every takeoff.