Step-by-step actions for every emergency your examiner can throw at you — what to recognize, what to do first, what not to do, and the exact oral exam language that shows command authority. Built for Canadian PPL & CPL students.
Your examiner doesn't want to hear "I would run the checklist." That's incomplete. They want to see you think like a PIC — what you protect first, what symptoms you expect, and when you stop troubleshooting and land.
The playbook starts with the Universal Emergency Flow — the same 5-step framework that applies to every single scenario in the kit.
Pitch, airspeed, attitude, configuration. Keep the airplane controllable first — everything else is secondary.
Turn toward a suitable landing area or safer airspace. Avoid worsening the situation.
Tell ATC/FSS/traffic early. MAYDAY when immediate assistance is required — PAN PAN for urgency.
Use the checklist/POH. Confirm before moving critical controls. Don't change multiple items at once.
If the problem is not solved quickly — land as soon as practical or as soon as possible.
"I will not start troubleshooting until I have aircraft control. I will maintain the appropriate airspeed, pick a landing option if required, communicate early, and use the POH/checklist. If the aircraft is on fire, engine failure is imminent, or control is doubtful — I stop diagnosing and prioritize landing."
Each scenario includes what to Recognize, Do First, Do Not, and the exact Oral Exam Answer. No vague advice. No incomplete answers.
More dangerous than total failure — it tempts delay.
Rising temp is a warning that failure may be next.
Treat as imminent engine failure — no delays.
Starvation vs exhaustion — the examiner knows the difference.
First remove the electrical energy source.
The trap is believing a slowly dying gyro.
Best glide speed and landing site — immediately.
Fuel selector off before anything else.
Reduce power — don't fight it with back pressure alone.
180° turn — timed, coordinated, instrument reference.
Full carb heat — rough before smooth is normal.
Exit icing conditions immediately — it only gets worse.
Shed load, preserve battery for essential equipment.
Fly the aircraft — gear comes after control is established.
Cross-check remaining instruments — don't chase false ASI.
No fuel left — treat as engine failure immediately.
Asymmetric flap is a control problem first.
Squawk 7600 — know the light signal protocol.
Land immediately — structural integrity is unknown.
Keep engine running to draw fire back — if safe.
One live scenario. The remaining 19 are in the playbook.
19 more scenarios in the same format — plus the Universal Flow Guide and memory items reference.
One payment. Instant PDF download. All 20 emergency scenarios — with the Universal Flow, memory items, three landing phrase definitions, and the exact oral exam language your examiner wants to hear.