Originally Posted by
Mach E Avelli
As for running an engine beyond its 5 minute limit if it's really needed to ensure adequate performance, or making a spit-arse turn to a reciprocal runway and landing overweight with an uncontained fire and not completing the full checklist - heaven forbid it should ever be suggested, let alone practiced in the simulator.
Funny you should mention this. I recently did engine out training event where I opted to ignore our non-normal SOP for power and flap settings in light of the high terrain and elevation. The instructor had no objection to the decision.
There are still good instructors out there. Ones who can read a checklist, and still remember how to fly an aircraft. Give me one of those guys any day.