So this month we have two AAIB reports where there was a partial loss of power, leading to loss of an aircraft (one with fatalities). AAIB in the second one recommend that there's formal guidance and incorporation of partial loss of power in the PPL syllabus.
https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib...-prince-g-cjzu
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...mpted-turnback
I agree, having had a few partials, and far less total loss of power events. I think it really should be a significant part of PPL training.
Whilst I would not right now advocate actually teaching the manoeuvre, I'd also advocate (see the AA5 report) that PPLs should be taught more than they are presently about the risks of attempting a turnback / impossible turn.
Thoughts from anybody else?
G