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Cirrus Runs Out of Fuel on Training Flight
What reportedly happened: A CFI and private pilot departed on an instructional flight with 24 gallons of fuel in both the left and right main fuel tanks. The CFI could not recall which fuel tank was selected at takeoff, however, he stated that the private pilot was switching fuel tanks every 30 minutes during the flight. (www.generalaviationnews.com) Más...Unbelievable that a CFI allowed an airplane to go down without doing the most basic stuff. Fuel pump on, SWITCH TANKS! And why try to crash-land the thing when it has a chute? When this guys time comes and he gets to the pearly gates, Neil Armstong will be standing there to whack him in the head with a rolled-up sectional.
I have no experience in the Cirrus, but when I practice engine failure procedure I don't consider 'select alternate air' in my initial EP's. Anyone have any knowledge why the CFI did?
I would like to know this as well. Selecting alternate air is not something I have ever done in my engine out training. Would appreciate if one of the seasoned pilots on this forum can shine some light on this procedure...
Should the dry induction filter become clogged, or if ice accumulates a pilot controlled
alternate induction air door can be opened, allowing warm unfiltered air to enter the
engine for engine operation to continue. Akin to carb heat in carburetor equipped engines.
alternate induction air door can be opened, allowing warm unfiltered air to enter the
engine for engine operation to continue. Akin to carb heat in carburetor equipped engines.
Best Glide – 88 KIAS (87 KIAS 2900lbs)
Mixture FULL RICH
Fuel Selector SWITCH TANKS
Fuel Pump BOOST
Ignition Switch CHECK, BOTH
This should be performed by reflex automaticaly no questions asked within the first seconds after loss of power in the SR-22.