In-flight fire is three separate emergencies - engine, electrical, and cabin - each with a distinct procedure. Here's what the ACS expects and why treating them as one is dangerous.
PatternSwissair Flight 111's 1998 crash proves that 16 minutes of in-flight fire checklist delay can be fatal - and why GA pilots must land immediately, not troubleshoot.
PatternIn-flight fire is two separate emergencies - engine fire and electrical fire - with different checklists, and confusing them under stress can be fatal.
PatternStep-by-step guidance on handling cockpit smoke - how to identify the source, work the electrical fire checklist, and train out hesitation before it counts.
PatternWhen you smell electrical smoke in flight, cut the master power first - don't chase the source. Here's why and how.
PatternHow to handle an in-flight electrical fire and smoke in the cockpit, including the master switch decision every pilot must be ready to make.
PatternHow to handle an in-flight engine, electrical, or cabin fire: cut the fuel, dive to blow out the flames, and get on the ground fast.
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