EMERGENCY LANDING IN A CESSNA 210 (KCGF to KBKW)
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Published 2018-01-17
04/30/2018 UPDATE!
When I was checked out on the 210 during my first 10 hours I was taught to manage mixture by keeping the EGTs at around 1400 in this aircraft. This has since proved WAY too lean for these cylinders at certain altitudes / throttle settings.
Only many flights later did I figure out on my own that the engine prefers closer to 1330 EGT in this situation. So, in hindsight, I should have enriched the mixture immediately and the problem would have probably gone away. I have since educated myself quite significantly on engine mgmt., and would advocate all pilots do the same.
Here's a great start: www.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/articles_…
08/21/2018 UPDATE!
This MAY have been all caused by a bad magneto, exacerbated by higher engine temps. Over the last year, running engine as I have described above, we've still had problems with the engine cylinders having consistent CHT values. In addition engine roughness was observed whenever the engine was hotter. Last week the left magneto failed on pre-flight runup. After replacing the magneto the engine is running extremely smooth compared to before! I've been able to run the CHTs much higher now without any roughness.
All Comments (21)
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As a man who puts his hand out the window when driving and acts like it’s an airplane, I can tell you he did everything right in this situation.
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As a pilot and former Air Traffic Controller I want to compliment your calm and professional demeanor during the emergency. Classic textbook way of controlling the emergency. I'm sure the aviation community and your family appreciate your skills. Great job!
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As a former general aviation pilot of 22 years, I can tell you that this is an excellent pilot! He handled the situation really well. Great job!
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You handled it so calmly, the kids in the back were blissfully unaware that anything was wrong.
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As a 11,000 hour pilot, I am impressed with the pilots cool and attention to detail. This should be a required viewing for new pilots for one thing it teaches. After the start of the vibration, he was not hesitant in declaring an emergency. It was done in under a minute. I have heard instructors tell students to not declare an emergency because of all the trouble you will get into. Declare an emergency, get all the help you can and when you and your passengers are safely on the ground with a cup of warm coffee, then worry about the big bad FAA. You will notice that he was not ordered to the control tower to start filling out forms. Be safe. Get help and help is spelled "I am declaring an EMERGENCY."
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You and your wife make one hell of a team. She piloted that back seat as well as you did the plane. Excellent flying sir.
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Once he declares and starts emergency landing procedures everything is serious (music stops), then as soon as he puts the plane down, music keys up again! I love it. Great landing!
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I love how cool the wife is at all times, you can tell she has total faith in her husband. Pilot handled it perfectly and his wife did also.
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Not sure about playing John Denver in the background considering his last experience with flying.
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Honey, can you hand me that flight manual back there? I need to look up crash landing procedures.
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Please know this is coming from a student pilot but thank you so much for posting this. The calmness you displayed here is just incredible. My instructor has always drilled into me no matter what happens just keep flying the plane to the ground. You sir did that with precision. Thanks again and best of luck to you guys.
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Great performance. Crisp, professional and safe. That's a pilot, folks.
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And the best part of this flight was the absolutely perfect manner in which you kept your passengers calm. Very well done, sir!
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The real time 10 minutes at the end were so involving. The unexpected stress of declaring emergency mobilizes all the adults into their best versions of themselves. Each displays their unique, understated courage. Cousin Mark very competently helps with manuals, staying cool and vigilant while the women focus first on the kids then toggle to quiet alert. The pilot maintains profound professional calm, exercising all his skills, completely committed to getting everyone on the ground. Thanks so much for posting this. Great flying.
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I would buy a plane, but my wife cessna
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That cockpit view right there brings it home to us non-pilots. What an awesome responsibility a pilot has. Those little babies in the back......
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Your wife is a keeper and a good co pilot, seems like she's pointing out the obvious but better for her to be aware & engaged than clueless. Happy trails!
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Great landing & handling of this situation. Your family & friends seemed pretty relax for what was happening the whole way down.
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As a married man, his wife pointing out the runway to her 20 year pilot husband, just made me smile.
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"Theres a runway right under you" translation = get this thing on the ground now!.
