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Forum: Private Flying

23rd Mar 2015, 21:34

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The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

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Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

These discussions tend to drift all over the...

These discussions tend to drift all over the place Step Turn.

There are a few mistakes that pilots make before take off that can cause the engine to fail right after take off.

Failure to select...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Mar 2015, 21:01

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

Views: 14,029

Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Not according to one of the flight instructors...

Not according to one of the flight instructors here who claims 8 out of 10 are pilot caused.

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2015, 03:57

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

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Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Of course there is adequate energy to flare at...

Of course there is adequate energy to flare at normal best glide speed, I don't see anyone stating there isn't.

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2015, 03:41

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

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Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

I am well aware that this is a private pilot...

I am well aware that this is a private pilot forum, however private pilots are quite able to understand the laws of physics and aerodynamics and also understand these laws apply to all aircraft.
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Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2015, 01:26

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

Views: 14,029

Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

It is directed at using speed in any airplane...

It is directed at using speed in any airplane BPF.

This bit was meant to point out the extra speed means the inertia gave me more time to make a safe decision in how to react.

You...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2015, 00:39

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

Views: 14,029

Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

Exactly: How many here would fly only over...

Exactly:

How many here would fly only over the north Atlantic beyond gliding distance of land in a single engine anything?

In other words...every flight would be over water for your whole...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Mar 2015, 21:23

Replies: 60

The Probability of an Engine Failure in a Certified GA SEP

Views: 14,029

Posted By Chuck Ellsworth

To give a better idea of why extra speed is...

To give a better idea of why extra speed is better than extra height immediately after take off here is a good example.

We were scooping water on a fire one day when I had an engine start to fail...

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