

SR SERIES EMERGENCY
& ABNORMAL COURSE
& ABNORMAL COURSE
IF THINGS DON'T GO AS PLANNED...
REMAIN CALM
It doesn’t matter if you are new to flying or a seasoned pilot with logbooks chock full of experience, there's always a slim chance you could be faced with an emergency or abnormal situation in flight. But if you're prepared, procedural knowledge and situational training kicks in almost automatically, so you can address the situation in a calm and methodical way, maximizing your chance for a successful outcome.
WORK THE PROBLEM
The SR Series Emergency and Abnormal Course is designed to let you "chair fly" some of the most probable and/or critical non-normal situations that could arise once your propeller starts turning. With detailed narrations, supported by high-quality graphics and photography, this course lets you work the problems before you ever leave the classroom. Be prepared, your passengers will thank you. Enroll today! 

COURSE CONTENT
1
lesson time:
4 minutes (estimated)
Course Introduction
This Cirrus Approach course maximizes your awareness of emergency and abnormal procedures and provides guidance on how to confidently handle these rare, but serious conditions.
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play_arrow | Welcome to the SR Series Emergency and Abnormal Course | 3:49 |
2
lesson time:
32 minutes (estimated)
Emergency and Abnormal Essentials
Learn how to approach each inflight situation in a methodical and organized manner, so your response will be efficient and effective.
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play_arrow | What is ADM? | 2:40 |
play_arrow | Preflight ADM | 5:34 |
play_arrow | Inflight ADM | 6:50 |
play_arrow | Risk Management | 8:13 |
play_arrow | Checklist Usage | 8:08 |
3
lesson time:
31 minutes (estimated)
Engine Fires
Don’t stop, drop and roll; fly the airplane, work the checklist, and get on the ground quickly, but safely.
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play_arrow | Engine Fires During Start | 8:10 |
play_arrow | Engine Fires During Start Demo | 6:36 |
play_arrow | Engine Fires In Flight | 6:04 |
play_arrow | Engine Fires In Flight Demo | 9:44 |
4
lesson time:
35 minutes (estimated)
Engine Power Loss
Your plane flies better with its engine running. If it started to fail, would you recognize it? Then what do you do?
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play_arrow | Partial Power Loss | 8:18 |
play_arrow | Oil Pressure CAS Demo | 5:18 |
play_arrow | Engine Failure In Flight | 10:39 |
play_arrow | Engine Failure In Flight Demo | 10:28 |
5
lesson time:
20 minutes (estimated)
Cabin Emergencies
You're the pilot in command. Your passengers will be looking to you.
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play_arrow | Cabin Smoke & Fire | 5:56 |
play_arrow | P.E.D. Battery Fire | 3:10 |
play_arrow | Oxygen System Malfunction | 3:43 |
play_arrow | Open Door | 6:35 |
6
lesson time:
31 minutes (estimated)
Electrical Failures
The risk of an electrical system failure is shockingly rare, but here’s how you handle it.
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play_arrow | Start Engaged CAS | 5:10 |
play_arrow | Single Alternator Failure | 7:50 |
play_arrow | Dual Alternator Failure | 4:04 |
play_arrow | Essential Bus CAS Demo | 13:19 |
7
lesson time:
32 minutes (estimated)
Avionics Malfunctions
What do you do if the bugs on your windshield work their way into the flight deck? If something seems off, know where to go for your backups.
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play_arrow | Display Failure | 7:26 |
play_arrow | AHRS/ADC Failure | 7:54 |
play_arrow | Pitot Static Error | 9:05 |
play_arrow | Autopilot: Trim Fault Demo | 8:18 |
8
lesson time:
22 minutes (estimated)
Spin Avoidance
Prevention vs. recovery? Learn how to avoid spins in your Cirrus.
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play_arrow | Avoiding Spins | 10:05 |
play_arrow | Anatomy of a Spin | 6:49 |
play_arrow | Go for a Spin with Mike | 4:41 |
The information provided in this course is supplemental and illustrative in nature and not intended as a substitute for actual ground or flight instruction provided by a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), nor intended to be inclusive of all knowledge required for safe flight. Pilots must always comply with regulations, follow guidance contained in the Airplane Flying Manual (AFM) and Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), and exercise sound judgement when flying.