JMB VL-3E-1 Evolution - Smoke and Fire Response

VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
16/39
3.3 Smoke and fire
3.3.1 Fire on ground
1. Fuel valve - off
2. Throttle - close
3. Master switch - off
4. Ignition - off
5. Abandon the aeroplane
6. Extinguish fire if possible or call fire department.
3.3.2 Fire during take-off
1. Fuel valve - off
2. Throttle - full
3. Speed - 120 km/h (65 kts)
4. Master switch - off
5. Ignition - off
6. Land and brake
7. Abandon the aeroplane
8. Extinguish fire if possible or call fire department.
3.3.3 Fire in flight
1. Fuel valve - off
2. Throttle - full
3. Ignition - off after using up fuel in carburetors and engine stopping
4. Master switch - off
5. Choose of area - heading to the nearest airport or choose emergency landing area
6. Emerg. landing - perform according to par.3.6.1
7. Abandon the aeroplane
8. Extinguish fire if possible or call fire department.
3.4 Glide
Gliding may be used in case of engine failure.
1. Speed - ~ 100 km/h (55 kts)
2. Flaps - retracted
3. Instruments - within permitted limits