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Forum: Private Flying

15th Mar 2015, 23:35

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Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

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Posted By Big Pistons Forever

From the Lycoming Flyer Operating tips ...

From the Lycoming Flyer Operating tips

Continental has similar advice in their operating manuals. Since the engine manufacturers do not advise reducing power for takeoff or climb I see no...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Mar 2015, 20:41

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I very much respect Step Turn's considerable...

I very much respect Step Turn's considerable flying and flight test experience but in this instance I do not agree with his advice.

Altitude is time and options, therefore the higher you are the...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Mar 2015, 20:34

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Initial flight training is going from no...

Initial flight training is going from no knowledge and skills to enough knowledge and skills to fly safely. As experience grows so does a pilots capability to expand their skills. But the core...

Forum: Private Flying

14th Mar 2015, 05:33

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I really like the earlier poster who noted the...

I really like the earlier poster who noted the advice he received was "When the engine fails the insurance company just bought the airplane" . You can always buy a new airplane but your...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 17:56

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

As a general rule height is life in the EFATO...

As a general rule height is life in the EFATO scenario, so I tell my students to climb straight ahead to 1000 feet at Vy airspeed. I would suggest that any turn be delayed until it would be...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 02:38

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I dislike one size fits all pronouncements. I...

I dislike one size fits all pronouncements. I would suggest that going to the attitude that will result in a Best Glide speed can be dangerous if the aircraft is

1) Close to the ground, and

2)...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Mar 2015, 00:05

Replies: 57

Engine Failure After Takeoff - Are YOU ready for it?

Views: 8,677

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Sadly many people have died by freezing in shock...

Sadly many people have died by freezing in shock when the engine failed. That paralysis only has to last a few seconds and the after takeoff nose up attitude will cause the aircraft to lose enough...

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