#	Generic Powered Parachute — Emergency Procedures (FAA Powered Parachute Flying Handbook)
#	NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: partial | 1 unresolved safety defect(s)
#	Source: Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-12A)
#	Rights: public_domain CC0-1.0
#	Checklist hash: 28270fe75e6a220debdacc904d43c7a3d9e3c305d9d113edabcbf2c36b3c93cc
#	Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use.
section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
efato	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure on Climbout	0		warning	no	no	0	Do not attempt to turn back to the field from low altitude. It is safer to establish the proper glide attitude and land straight ahead or slightly to either side of the takeoff path.			
efato	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure on Climbout	1	efato-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Glide attitude	ESTABLISH IMMEDIATELY		When the engine fails at low altitude, the cart swings back under the wing and the wing can surge forward into a dangerous dive. If the wing surges forward, immediately flare to slow the surge; gradually release the flare when the wing is back overhead in normal flying position.
efato	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure on Climbout	2	efato-land	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area	STRAIGHT AHEAD OR WITHIN 30 DEGREES		
efato	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure on Climbout	3	efato-flare	action	yes	yes	0	Full flare: approximately 1 second above ground — push both steering bars fully forward	SMOOTH FULL FLARE — HOLD THROUGH TOUCHDOWN		
efato	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure on Climbout	4		action	yes	no	0	After touchdown: collapse canopy immediately	CANOPY COLLAPSED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	0		note	no	no	0	A powered parachute glides. Loss of engine power is not an immediate catastrophe. Fly the aircraft. Select the safest landing area and glide to it.			
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	1	eif-fly	action	yes	yes	0	Continue to fly the aircraft — maintain wing overhead in normal glide	GLIDING		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	2	eif-land	action	yes	yes	0	Landing zone: safest available terrain — into wind if possible	IDENTIFIED AND TRACKING		Safe terrain is the primary priority; wind direction is secondary. Land into the wind if possible; downwind otherwise. Crosswind is the least favorable. Never fly over terrain you cannot land on given your altitude and glide slope.
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	3		action	yes	no	0	Engine restart: attempt only if altitude and cause permit — do not restart below manufacturer's minimum altitude	ATTEMPTED IF ALTITUDE PERMITS — OTHERWISE GLIDE TO LANDING		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	4	eif-flare	action	yes	yes	0	Full flare approximately 1 second above ground — push both steering bars completely forward and hold	SMOOTH FULL FLARE — HOLD THROUGH TOUCHDOWN		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight	5		action	yes	no	0	After touchdown: collapse canopy (engine already off)	CANOPY COLLAPSED		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	0		warning	no	no	0	When planning any over-water flight, wear a life vest. Maintain altitude that permits gliding to land at all times. Carry a line-cutter that is accessible but cannot cause injury on impact.			
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	1		action	yes	no	0	Align into wind and move toward shore if possible	HEADING INTO WIND, CLOSEST TO SHORE		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	2		action	yes	no	0	Stay seated — cart provides impact protection	REMAINING SEATED		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	3		action	yes	no	0	All electronics	OFF		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	4		action	yes	no	0	Objects that may delay evacuation (camera straps, communication cords)	REMOVED OR DISCARDED		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	5		action	yes	no	0	Objects that may penetrate skin on impact	DISCARDED		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	6		action	yes	no	0	Seatbelt and shoulder harness	TIGHTENED		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	7	water-impact-position	action	yes	yes	0	At approximately 2 seconds (~25 ft) above water: head, neck, and legs tucked close to body; arms along head with hands over lower back of head	IMPACT POSITION		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	8		action	yes	no	0	After impact: release seatbelt and shoulder harness and exit cart	EXITING		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	9		action	yes	no	0	If entangled with canopy lines: use line-cutter and work to edge of wing	CUTTING AND SURFACING		
engine-failure-over-water	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure In Flight — Water Landing (PPCL)	10		action	yes	no	0	Swim to shore — do not attempt to retrieve items from aircraft	SWIMMING CLEAR		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	0		warning	no	no	0	In-flight fire is one of the most serious emergencies a PPC pilot can encounter due to the flammability of the ram-air wing. Land immediately.			
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	1	fire-throttle	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	IDLE		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	2	fire-fuel	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel valve(s)	OFF IF ACCESSIBLE		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	3	fire-magnetos	action	yes	yes	0	Magnetos	OFF		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	4		action	yes	no	0	All electronics	OFF		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	5	fire-land	action	yes	yes	0	Land immediately — stop as quickly as possible	LANDING NOW		
in-flight-fire	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	In-Flight Fire	6	fire-evacuate	action	yes	yes	0	Evacuate the aircraft immediately and move away	CLEAR OF AIRCRAFT		After evacuating, the principal danger is fuel igniting and exploding. Get far away from the aircraft.
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	0		note	no	no	0	Abort conditions include: lines restricted around airframe, wing wall, wing lock-out, line-over detected during rolling preflight, lines caught under a wheel, unsafe wing position.			
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	1	abort-throttle	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	IDLE		
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	2	abort-magnetos	action	yes	yes	0	Magneto switches	OFF		
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	3		action	yes	no	0	Maintain directional control: steer clear of obstacles during deceleration	CONTROLLED STOP		
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	4		action	yes	no	0	Collapse and pull down canopy	CANOPY DOWN		
takeoff-abort	engine_failure_before_rotation	abnormal	Rejected Takeoff / Abort	5		action	yes	no	0	Identify and correct the cause before the next takeoff attempt	CAUSE IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED		
line-over	Takeoff Abnormal — Line-Over	abnormal	Line-Over Detected (Ground — Before Takeoff)	0		warning	no	no	0	A line-over will prevent proper wing inflation and will cause a severe yaw or roll on takeoff. This is a no-go condition. Do not launch.			
line-over	Takeoff Abnormal — Line-Over	abnormal	Line-Over Detected (Ground — Before Takeoff)	1		action	yes	no	0	Abort takeoff: throttle idle, magnetos off	ABORTED		
line-over	Takeoff Abnormal — Line-Over	abnormal	Line-Over Detected (Ground — Before Takeoff)	2		action	yes	no	0	Identify which line is over the wing and which riser group it belongs to	IDENTIFIED		
line-over	Takeoff Abnormal — Line-Over	abnormal	Line-Over Detected (Ground — Before Takeoff)	3		action	yes	no	0	Pull the wing fabric through the loop made by the line-over	LINE-OVER CLEARED		
line-over	Takeoff Abnormal — Line-Over	abnormal	Line-Over Detected (Ground — Before Takeoff)	4		action	yes	no	0	Re-inspect all lines before next takeoff attempt	REINSPECTED — CLEAR		
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	0		warning	no	no	0	A rollover can cause death or serious injury. Prevention is by keeping the cart headed into the wind, allowing the wing time to center, and not rushing the takeoff roll.			
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	1		note	no	no	0	If cart is lifting on one side but recovery is still possible: immediately reduce engine RPM to reduce wing lift — this may allow the cart to settle back on all wheels.			
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	2	rollover-mag	action	yes	yes	0	If past recovery point — magneto switches	OFF — STOP PROPELLER		
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	3	rollover-tuck	action	yes	yes	0	Do not try to stop the rollover with arms or legs — pull all limbs into tuck position	LIMBS TUCKED IN		
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	4		action	yes	no	0	After cart stops: unstrap immediately and exit	CLEAR OF CART		
rollover	Takeoff Emergency — Rollover	emergency	Wing Pull-Over (Rollover)	5		note	no	no	0	If safe and not conflicting with 49 CFR 830 accident-reporting requirements, return the cart to upright position to prevent fuel and oil from spilling.			
porpoising	Landing Abnormal — Porpoising	abnormal	Porpoising on Landing Approach	0		note	no	no	0	Porpoising is caused by rapid or over-controlled throttle movements. There is an inherent delay between throttle change and pitch response. If oscillations begin developing on approach, go around immediately.			
porpoising	Landing Abnormal — Porpoising	abnormal	Porpoising on Landing Approach	1	porpoise-goaround	action	yes	yes	0	Go around: apply full power and climb back to pattern altitude	CLIMBING — FULL POWER		
porpoising	Landing Abnormal — Porpoising	abnormal	Porpoising on Landing Approach	2		action	yes	no	0	On next approach: slow, smooth throttle action — avoid over-control	STABLE APPROACH		
wing-wall	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Wall	abnormal	Wing Wall on Takeoff Roll	0		caution	no	no	0	The only safe solution to a wing wall is to abort, shut down, and re-lay the canopy. Attempting to 'pop' the wing out of the wall with throttle movements risks sucking lines into the propeller.			
wing-wall	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Wall	abnormal	Wing Wall on Takeoff Roll	1		action	yes	no	0	Abort the takeoff: throttle idle, magnetos off	ABORTED AND SHUT DOWN		
wing-wall	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Wall	abnormal	Wing Wall on Takeoff Roll	2		action	yes	no	0	Re-lay canopy from the beginning	CANOPY RE-LAID AND REINSPECTED		
wing-lockout	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Lock-Out	abnormal	Wing Lock-Out on Takeoff Roll	0		note	no	no	0	Two techniques exist to recover from a lock-out on a rectangular wing. Consult your flight instructor before attempting these on an elliptical wing, as the characteristics differ significantly.			
wing-lockout	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Lock-Out	abnormal	Wing Lock-Out on Takeoff Roll	1		action	yes	no	0	Method 1 — Reduce groundspeed until wing begins to fall back and down; then smoothly and firmly increase groundspeed to slingshot wing overhead before it touches the ground	WING OVERHEAD — LOC CHECK BEFORE CONTINUING		
wing-lockout	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Lock-Out	abnormal	Wing Lock-Out on Takeoff Roll	2		action	yes	no	0	Method 2 — Maintain groundspeed and apply full flare (push both steering bars); hold until wing pulls back to approximately 60 degrees; then smoothly release flare to slingshot wing overhead	WING OVERHEAD — LOC CHECK BEFORE CONTINUING		
wing-lockout	Takeoff Abnormal — Wing Lock-Out	abnormal	Wing Lock-Out on Takeoff Roll	3		caution	no	no	0	If neither technique brings the wing overhead cleanly, abort the takeoff. Do not launch with a lock-out.