Engine-out training should prioritize safely flying the aircraft (selecting a landing field and setting up to land) over immediately attempting an engine restart.
Pilots can practice effective glide landings by using circling approaches, mentally calculating descent rates, and adjusting for wind conditions.
The "sight picture" is a critical concept for consistent landings, helping pilots properly place the aircraft and overcome ground effect.
Thanks for your excellent, thorough article on engine-loss training (“Engine-Out Training”) in the August 2021 issue. It reminds me that, in my experience, most of the training involves the procedure for restarting the engine. This is one-third of the response needed.
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