SECTION 9.1
CUB CRAFTERS
SUPPLEMENT-FLOATS CC11-100
REPORT SC10000AFM
Issued: 04/15/09
Page Number: 9-1-10
Date of Revision: 04/09/13
9.1.5.4 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
9.1.5.4.1 Total Loss of Engine Power in Flight
The aircraft with floats will glide 1.1 nautical miles for
every 1000 feet of altitude loss. The rate of descent will
be approximately 890 feet per minute. Most GPS
devices have a “Direct to” function that shows the
closest airports. Use charts to assess the topography
of airports in the immediate vicinity.
9.1.5.4.2 Emergency Landing on Land without
Engine Power
When having to make an emergency landing on land
while equipped with straight floats, the pilot should use
his/her best judgment to find the most suitable surface for
landing.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LAND ON WATER UNLESS
ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE IN THE RETRACTED
POSITION.
