We’ve all trained for emergencies that we think of as unlikely but know can happen. In singles, one of the most feared and often discussed is an engine failure, especially in the moments after takeoff with the runway inconveniently behind us.
During engine-out practice, we climb to a safe altitude, pull the power to idle, pitch for best glide airspeed and look for a suitable place to set down. This is all well and good, but it’s also a training scenario that might not match the real-life emergency you may one day face.
