Emergencies

Storm and Wrench Repairs in Bumpy Flight - Emergency Recovery Guide

Quick answer

During storm damage, reduce risky maneuvers, keep one pilot steady, and use Wrench repairs before the aircraft becomes too unstable.

Review record
Published: Last reviewed: Patch-sensitive facts are marked for recheck

Quick Answer

Storm emergencies should be handled like a crew drill: pilot keeps the aircraft steady, repair player uses Wrench, and the rest of the crew avoids random movement. The goal is not to finish the repair while the plane is turning hard; the goal is to keep the aircraft calm enough for the repair to matter.

Storm Recovery Checklist

StepActionWatch for
1Stop unnecessary turns.Storm damage punishes over-correction.
2Assign one Wrench player.Multiple players searching can waste time.
3Keep altitude and heading stable.A stable plane buys repair time.
4Repair the active prompt.Do the current task before hunting for another.
5Recheck landing distance.Storms often delay the approach setup.

Pilot and Repair Split

During storm time, the pilot should fly slowly and predictably. Hold a predictable line, avoid steep dives, and do not chase the runway until the repair is under control. The repair player should move directly to the Wrench task and return quickly instead of checking unrelated items.

Common Failures

FailureCauseFix
Plane rolls while repairingNo one stayed on controls.Keep a dedicated pilot.
Repair takes too longCrew does not know who is using Wrench.Assign roles before takeoff if possible.
Landing is missed after stormApproach setup started late.Slow earlier after every storm event.