Another very good simulator exercise for the keen and enthusiastic airman is approaching to land using only the thrust levers for flight path control assuming loss of all hydraulics. This involves all flaps up and no stab trim. Similar to what happened when the A300 was hit by a missile after take off in Bagdad and was forced to return to land with fire in aileron.
Ask the simulator instructor if you can give it a go. Most instructors would be happy to oblige even for their own curiosity. It is tricky and requires careful and intelligent use of thrust levers to avoid last minute loss of control if too high or too low. Performed successfully it gives the pilot great confidence. If you prang then repeat until competent just like any other training exercise.
Last edited by sheppey; 13th Aug 2012 at 01:50.