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emergency landing. If an actual engine failure should occur immediately after takeoff and before a safe ma- neuvering altitude is attained, it is usually not advis- able to attempt to turn back to the field from where the takeoff was made. Instead, it is safer to immediately establish the proper glide attitude, and select a land- ing area directly ahead or slightly to either side of the takeoff path. Complete the landing in accordance with the next section. 

In the event of an engine failure on initial climb-out, the powered parachute is typically at a high pitch angle with the cart well in front of the wing. When the engine fails, the cart swings back under the wing and the wing can surge forward bringing the PPC into a temporary and potentially dangerous dive. If the engine-out occurs close to the ground, and the wing starts to surge out in front of the cart, it is neces- sary to immediately flare the wing to slow the surge. Gradually release the flare when the forward surge is controlled and the wing is back overhead in a normal flying position. 

## Engine Failure In Flight 

Never fly over something you cannot land on (con - sidering your altitude and glide slope) and remain constantly aware of the surrounding terrain and hence potential landing zones. If you adhere to these rules, an in-flight engine failure will not directly correlate to an accident or incident. If this happens, continue to fly the aircraft. You simply glide it away from all obstacles and toward the safest landing area. 

The safest landing zone may perhaps be in the middle of the flight park if you have a lot of altitude. Or, the best landing zone may be straight ahead if you are below 100 feet. If at all possible, set up your landing approach so you touch down into the wind—but the number one priority of an engine-out scenario is safe terrain (not ground wind direction). Wind direction is a secondary concern. Land into the wind if possible; otherwise land downwind. Crosswind is the least fa - vorable wind direction to land into. 

When you are about one second from touchdown, be- gin applying a full flare. [Figure 12-7] With a single 1-2-3 rhythmic timing motion, push both foot steer- ing bars completely forward and hold that position as the rear wheels touch the ground. You can increase the amount of flare before landing, but you cannot release it when you are close to the ground and with- out power! Once on the ground smoothly release the flare and pull down the canopy (since the engine is already off). 

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## Engine Failure in a PPCL 

When planning any over-water flight, wear a life vest. Maintain an altitude that will allow you to safely glide to land should the engine fail. [Figure 12-8] If you consistently fly over water, consider attaching an au - tomatic, inflatable device or pontoons to the bottom of your PPC (i.e., so it becomes a PPCS with pontoons, as opposed to a PPCL in water). Carry a line-cutter that is easy to access, yet placed so as not to cause additional injury upon impact. Practice emergency procedures so you are prepared and brief your pas- sengers on evacuation procedures prior to any over- water flight. 

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If you find yourself over water with an engine failure, too far to glide to shore, remain strapped in so the cart can provide some impact protection. It is possible you will become disorientated, as the PPCL will likely flip over when you hit the water and settle upside-down in the water. You may become entangled in the wing and lines as it descends upon the craft and the occupants. 

