Emergency Landing — How roles work each round
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OverviewEmergency Landing is a multiplayer survival game where you and other players must get through one of 280+ different in-flight emergencies each round — engine failures, cabin fires, mid-air collisions, and more. This guide covers how roles work, what to do in each one, how to earn coins and perks, and how to keep collecting badges over time.
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How roles work each round
Summary
Each round, every player is given a different role — pilot, firefighter, rescue crew, and others. You do not pick your role; the game assigns it. Because the assignment changes from round to round, you will end up playing every position over time. Voice chat is enabled, so talking to your team is the fastest way to coordinate.
- Role shown on your screen at the start of each round; read it before you do anything else
- Pilot fly the aircraft to a safe landing point
- Firefighter put out cabin fires using on-board equipment
- Rescue crew evacuate passengers and seal the wreckage after landing
- Voice chat enabled by default; use it to relay what is happening in your section of the plane
- Coordination following the pilot's updates and your commander's orders raises the team's survival rate
Playing as the pilot
Step
When you are assigned the pilot role, your goal is to bring the plane down in one piece. Emergencies will throw the aircraft into unexpected movements, so you need to watch your instruments and correct course quickly. The game can place a usable landing point at an airfield or even a highway depending on the scenario.
- Listen for GPWS alerts the ground proximity warning system calls out when the aircraft is dangerously low; climb or adjust immediately
- Identify your landing point look for the designated airfield or emergency surface the scenario gives you
Playing as firefighter or rescue crew
Tips
Firefighters and rescue crew are on the ground side of the emergency. Fires spread and cut into passenger survival. Evacuation slides, rafts, and crash axes are available as safety equipment inside the aircraft.
- Use the fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment on board to knock down flames
- Open evacuation slides and rafts to get passengers out once the aircraft stops
- Seal the wreckage after evacuation
The FDR, CVR, and QAR
CheckThe game includes functional flight recorders — the Flight Data Recorder, the Cockpit Voice Recorder, and the Quick Access Recorder. Locating each one earns you a badge and lets you look back at the flight's data. They are separate finds, so you need to track down each one individually.
- Find the CVR to hear what was happening in the cockpit during the emergency
- Find the FDR to review the full flight profile and spot where things went wrong
- Find the QAR for the third recorder badge
- All three are separate badge unlocks finding one does not count toward the others
Earning Eaglets and spending coins
Tips
The game uses a currency called Eaglets. You earn them by playing — surviving a round is the main source. Joining Black Eagle Industries gives you a monthly bonus of 150 Eaglets plus extra daily Eaglets. Time-based rewards also pay out: 30 Eaglets at 15 minutes of play, with further rewards at 30 minutes and 60 minutes. There are 230+ permanent perks to spend on, including over 40 vehicles.
- Join Black Eagle Industries early to start collecting the monthly and daily Eaglet bonuses
- Claim your 15-minute reward — it pays 30 Eaglets and resets daily
- Play uninterrupted sessions when you can; the 30- and 60-minute milestones each pay out
- Surviving rounds is the core way to build up your coin balance
- Game passes exist but are not required — every role and core feature is free
Badge milestones worth knowing
Table
These are the flight-count and survival-count badges. Reaching each one shows how deep into the game you are.
| Badge | Requirement | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Flights | Complete 10 flights | Flights |
| 100 Flights | Complete 100 flights | Flights |
| 500 Flights | Complete 500 flights | Flights |
| 1,000 Flights | Complete 1,000 flights | Flights |
| 2,000 Flights | Complete 2,000 flights | Flights |
| 5,000 Flights | Complete 5,000 flights | Flights |
| 10,000 Flights | Complete 10,000 flights | Flights |
| Your First Survival | Survive 1 emergency landing | Survivals |
| 10 Survivals | Survive 10 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 25 Survivals | Survive 25 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 50 Survivals | Survive 50 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 100 Survivals | Survive 100 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 250 Survivals | Survive 250 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 500 Survivals | Survive 500 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 1,000 Survivals | Survive 1,000 emergency landings | Survivals |
| 2,000 Survivals | Survive 2,000 emergency landings | Survivals |
Getting a smoother experience in beta
WarnThe game is still in beta, which means bugs can interrupt a round. The developers themselves recommend playing on a private server, and those servers are free to create. The game runs on PC, mobile, tablet, and console.
Glossary
Glossary- Eaglets
- The in-game currency used to buy permanent perks, earned through surviving rounds, daily login bonuses, and timed play rewards.
- Black Eagle Industries (BEI)
- A group you can join in-game that grants a monthly bonus of 150 Eaglets plus extra daily Eaglets.
- GPWS
- The Ground Proximity Warning System — an audible alert that fires when the aircraft drops to a dangerous altitude.
- FDR
- Flight Data Recorder — a findable in-game object that lets you review the full flight profile after the round.
- CVR
- Cockpit Voice Recorder — a findable object that plays back what was happening in the cockpit during the flight.
- QAR
- Quick Access Recorder — a third findable recorder, each one being a separate badge unlock from the FDR and CVR.
- Permanent perk
- A one-time purchase made with Eaglets that unlocks a vehicle, avatar item, or other cosmetic — 230+ are available.
- Private server
- A free server you create yourself where only invited players join, recommended for a more stable beta experience.
Common questions
FAQCan I play for free?
Yes, the game is fully free to play. Game passes exist but are optional — every role and core feature is available without spending anything. Eaglets build up through round rewards and daily bonuses, so you can unlock content without paying.
Can I choose my role before a round starts?
No — the game assigns your role automatically at the start of each round. Because it changes each time, you will naturally experience every role across multiple sessions.
Is this a solo game or do I need a team?
The game is built around multiple players, each handling a different role during the same emergency. Voice chat is on by default, so communicating with your team is straightforward.
What are the 230+ badges for?
Badges track your progress and record specific achievements, like finding the flight recorders or reaching survival and flight-count milestones.
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