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3. Normal Procedures
Landing Recovery

Landing Recovery

Andi Lamprecht Andi Lamprecht ·· 2 min read· Draft

The aircraft will land back at the original takeoff location which has been previously confirmed to be a flat and level surface.

  1. Aircraft Approach Announcement: As the aircraft approaches the hub, the RPIC is to announce “Aircraft Approach” and provide an estimated time of arrival for the aircraft at the hub location to the crew members. The announcement shall be made once the RPIC has visual line of sight of the aircraft.

  2. Safety Area: Conduct a visual inspection of the safety area to ensure it is clear of people and obstacles. Once the inspection of the area is complete and no persons or obstructions have been identified, announce “Safety Area All Clear”.

  3. Aircraft Altitude: Confirm that the aircraft altitude is decreasing on the telemetry bar within the Mission Console. The aircraft will descend at a rate which is equal to or less than the maximum descent rate defined within Section 2 of the PRISM V2.3 UAFM.

CAUTION: If the aircraft does not begin descent for landing, use AMC Click to Fly.
  1. PLD Active: If applicable, verify that precision landing is active, denoted by the “SPL: Enter Precision Landing” message within the MAVLink messages in AMC.
NOTE: PLD activates before descending to 20 feet AGL. If it's not active and descent stops before reaching the recovery location, PLD won't work; use the Land in Place command instead.

  1. Landing Without PLD: If applicable, Select Land in Place command within the Mission Console.

  2. PLD Active Announcement: If applicable, announce “PLD Active” on voice communication devices (i.e. radios) when precision landing has been confirmed as active. In the event of inactive PLD, select the Land in Place command within the Mission Console.

  3. Touchdown: Monitor altitude information on the Uncrew Mission Console to confirm the altitude (AGL) indicates 0 feet AGL. Confirm visually that the aircraft landing gears are both on the ground.

  4. Aircraft Disarm: Verify the aircraft has disarmed by confirming that a repeating audible beep is heard from the safety switch. Proceed to Aircraft Shutdown normal procedure.

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