Electrical System / Emergency

Question 1

An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, what would you experience?

Answer 1

experience avionics equipment failure

Question 2

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on…?

Answer 2

121.5 and 243.0 MHz

Question 3

The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to

Answer 3

immediately establish proper gliding altitude and speed

Question 4

What should a pilot expect when an emergency situation requires a downwind landing? (3)

Answer 4

(1) faster groundspeed at touchdown
(2) longer ground roll
(3) and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point