3-6 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / INADVERTENT SPIN/LOSS OF CONTROL
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
CHAPTER 3
3. Ignition Key—OFF
4. Master Switch—OFF (right before touchdown)
Notes:
Approximately 48 lb
f
of force is required to actuate the IPS.
Optimal IPS actuation is from level flight above 500 ft AGL.
Descent rate under parachute will be approximately 1200 ft/min.
Landing gear will automatically extend following IPS actuation. Once
extended, it cannot be raised.
Seat belts should remain secure during descent until contact with
the surface and all motion stops.
At pilot’s discretion, consider unlocking canopy and removing
windows during descent.
Exit the aircraft after all motion stops.
The ELT may not activate during IPS deployment or touchdown. It is
therefore recommended to manually activate the ELT during the
descent.
3.6 INADVERTENT SPIN/LOSS OF CONTROL
1. IPS Handle—PULL HARD
2. Ignition Key—OFF
3. Proceed to “Parachute Deployment” on page 3-5
WARNING: The aircraft has not been certified for tradi-
tional spin recovery and the only approved
method of spin recovery is activation of the
IPS.
3.7 AUTOPILOT LOSS OF CONTROL
If autopilot begins to behave unexpectedly, run away from a steady
condition, or approach an unusual attitude:
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