j_t / LOKE
Whilst in specific circs you are right, as a generalisation I disagree.
2 cases:
1. EDI 24. Emergy turn is R back to the 24 FAF NDB + hold.... Well, you'll firstly be well popular holding at the FAF for the runway in use. Secondly, if you head ~070, you won't hit anything until Norway. I think I can judge the climb gradient needed to avoid sea...
2. BCN 20. Emergy Turn (while you're heading out over the Med) is immediate right turn to an NDB in some hills. Again, thanks, but no thanks, I'll stick to flying over the (flat) blue stuff.
Emergy Turns are a set of procedures that will keep you safe in all weathers, and from a minimum set of choices. However, in good vis, and depending on the exact circs, following them blindly not only strikes me as unnecessary, but potentially poor A'Ship as well....
NoD
(Both the above procedures are of course type/airline specific)