Engine-Out Training

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10:47 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Engine-out training should prioritize "flying the airplane"—selecting a landing field and setting up the approach—before attempting an engine restart.
Pilots must practice safe gliding to a landing, including circling approaches from above the airport, and understand how to manage descent rates and adjust for changing wind conditions.
Developing a consistent "sight picture" (looking towards the far end of the runway) is crucial for effective landings, helping pilots properly position the aircraft and counteract ground effect.

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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.