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Old 15th April 2001 | 16:13
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An old chief pilot (for whom I had very little respect for many reasons) advocated turning back in a multi engined aircraft after an engine failure in say a MTOW P68 (which will not climb on one at that weight in 30C heat).

When I say turn back, his exact words were "should be able to throw it around and get it back from not very high after takeoff".

I am still shuddering at the words, and my Vmca/stall imagery flashing through my eyes of a P68 plumetting.

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