Runway 06R

So my passenger brief was always fragmented, I always mixed in a few jokes but I’ve now decided to sit down and write one properly.

Thank you for flying Air Australia. Today we will be flying a Cessna 152 with four seats and two doors. Doors are opened via this latch and windows are opened using this lever, once inside simply pull firmly to close the door.

This is a no smoking flight, please ensure your seat belts are on and latched at all times, please also switch off your mobile phone as it can interfere with the equipment on board.

Your seat belts latch together like this with the harness over your shoulder latching with the buckle. Pull the seat belt ever up for quick release. Seat belts can be adjusted by pulling the slack.

Cabin heat/air controls are here and here, intake vents are here and here. Comfort bags are located behind the seat. Your headset is worn like this, there are volume controls on either side that can be adjusted.

Please refrain from touching any controls during the flight, I am happy to assist if you have any questions. Please keep a lookout and alert me to other aircraft.

I’ll work on this as I go as I might end up shortening it.

I have taken this procedure from my training manual and summarized it or rather made it more concise to assist me in learning it better.

1. Initial Checks

Following an engine failure in flight my immediate action should be to convert speed to height then trim for the best glide speed (Cessna 152 @ 65 knots without flaps) to maximise my glide range in case I cant re-start the engine. After trimming the aircraft correctly (trim tabs all the way back) perform the following:

F – Fuel (On)
C – Carb Heat (Hot)
M – Mixture (Rich)
I – Ignition (Check Left, Right then Both)
T – Throttle (Pump for response)

2 . Select a field, Plan a descent

Consider Size, Shape, Slope, Surrounds and Surface.

Select a 1000 foot start point for turning to base and select an aim point on the ground and don’t lose sight of it throughout the exercise. Aim to touch down one third of the way into the field.

3. Trouble Checks

Try and resolve the engine failure problem

F – Fuel (On, Sufficient, Primer Locked)
C – Carb Heat (Hot)
M – Mixture (Rich)
I – Ignition (Check Left, Right then Both)
T – Throttle (Pump for response, try starting in different positions)

5. Mayday Call

Transmitted over RAS frequency (128.1 MHZ) or emergency frequency (121.5 MHZ).

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
Alpha Oscar Hotel, Alpha Oscar Hotel, Alpha Oscar Hotel
Training Area
Experiencing Engine Failure
Emergency Landing
2 Passengers on Board

5. Passenger Breif

6. Shutdown Checks

B – Brakes (Off)
U – Undercarriage (Down)
S – Shutdown (Fuel off, Mixture ICO, Mags off and Master off after selecting flap)
H – Hatches (Slightly Ajar)
H – Harnesses (Secure)

Land the aircraft.

There are all sorts of emergency landing briefs that should be given to passengers before touch down, I have adapted a typical brief so that it covers the essentials yet making it simple, concise and easy to remember.

“As you have noticed we have experienced an engine failure, there is no need to panic as I have been trained for this. If you are wearing glasses please remove them along with any sharp objects in your pockets and store securely. Ensure that your harness is secure and your door is slightly open prior to touchdown.

Once we have come to a complete stop please exit and walk to the back of the aircraft, clear the aircraft area as quickly as possible.”