GM1 SFCL.330 (b) FI(S) and BI(S) Training course

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 52

Instruction in partial power failures (Exercise 11c)

1. The teaching of partial power engine failures during or immediately after take‑off should emphasise maintaining a safe flying speed and control of the aircraft. It may be appropriate to treat a partial loss of power as a full EFATO, with selection of a landing site beyond the runway.
2. Recommended items for teaching partial power during Exercise 11c:
1. identify partial power failure condition;
2. perform the partial engine failure checks, as per the checklist, Pilots Operating Handbook or Flight Manual;
3. adjust flight controls to re‑establish flight path that maximises performance for partial power condition and maintain a safe airspeed margin above stall speed;
4. formulate a plan to recover sailplane to a safe landing area or aerodrome, taking into account that partial failure might lead to a full power failure at any time;
5. manoeuvre the sailplane to a selected landing area or aerodrome using the remaining power to establish an optimal aircraft position for a safe landing;
6. advise Air Traffic Service Unit, or other agencies capable of providing assistance, of situation and intentions;
7. brief passenger about flight situation, brace position and harness security; and
8. maintain a contingency plan for coping with a full power failure throughout the manoeuvre.

Instruction in moving maps (Exercise 17b)

3. Exercise 17b should include in-flight navigation with chart and compass and GNSS moving map. Guidance on best practice for the use of VFR Moving Map devices may be found in Safety Sense Leaflet (SSL) 29, at www.caa.co.uk/safetysense.