Noggin.
Very similar here (Australia) but the safe height practice is not done with a "hard deck" in mind. It is intended for en route engine failure practice. A few normal CCTS are carried out first, then the instructor usualy demonstrates the first EFATO using Mixture. From what I can see, the mixture is used because the instructor is able to cover the mix levers by sliding a map between the right pitch controller and the left mix. Therefore the student is able to make a diagnosis in a realistic situation. ie. without acutally "SEEING" which donk has been failed. Part of the checks is to advance and retard the suspected throttle, which confirms to the student that the correct engine has been diagnosed. This would not be possible if throttle was used. But, having said all that.....is it realy worth it.....?...H.
[This message has been edited by Highbypass (edited 06 February 2001).]