I agree this has been a good discussion and quite on track.
In closing may I suggest that there are many, many different aircraft out there so the most important consideration is learn and use the best technique for the make and model you fly.
Another little thought, there are still a lot of W.W.2 aircraft flying and their P.O.H's can be very sketchy at best.
Most important item on the emergency check list is " Think before you act. "
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no.