Dead Stick at Devonport

Watch as Alina Herrmann conducts advanced emergency training at Devonport in our Foxbat A22LS.

This sequence involves the engine being intentionally switched off at 3000 feet above the runway.

A subsequent glide approach and Landing on the runway is made without an engine - "Dead Stick Approach and Landing'.

Under the watchful eye of C.F.I. Peter Reed, Alina also had time for a few stalls and some basic "Rolling around the Point", in order to best experience and appreciate the handling and new trim settings, required by the pilot to efficiently fly the aircraft in an engine out configuration.

Flying the aircraft without the all too familiar torque and slipstream effects of a live engine and rotating propeller is different - in fact, the aircraft glides a little better!

The accuracy on her glide approach to Runway 14 at Devonport was also tested and suffice is to say the mental benefit of this controlled experience is extremely valuable and beneficial to a student's overall competency and standard. 

See the Video of this sequence. The sight of a propeller not spinning is not something one sees every day. Note at the end of the video it seems evident, Alina, is suitably elated having flown the approach successfully.

The guidance of a Chief Flying Instructor is necessary for obvious safety reasons and Peter does an excellent job of ensuring a calm environment in maintained.