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EMERGENCY DESCENT THROU GH CLOUDS
If conditions preclude reestablishment of VFR flight by a 180° turn, a descent through a cloud deck to VFR conditions may be appropriate. If possible, obtain radio clearance for an emergency descent through clouds. To guard against a spiral dive, choose an easterly or westerly heading to minimize compass card swings due to changing bank angles. In addition, keep hands off the control wheel and steer a straight course with rudder control by monitoring the turn coordinator. Occasionally check the compass heading and make minor corrections to hold an approximate course. Before descending into the clouds, set up a stabilized let-down condition as follows:
(1) Apply full rich mixture.
(2) Use full carburetor heat.
(3) Reduce power to set up a 500 to 800 ft/min rate of descent.
(4) Adjust the elevator trim for a stabilized descent at 70 KIAS.
(5) Keep hands off control wheel.
(6) Monitor turn coordinator and make corrections by rudder alone.
(7) Check trend of compass card movement and make cautious corrections with rudder to stop turn.
(8) Upon breaking out of clouds, resume normal cruising flight.
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