It has been a while since I taught primary instruction, but the laws of aerodynamics hanen't changed (at least to my knowledge). How do you explain crashing in a congested area with an engine out; glide landings are the way to go. When your student graduates to "heavies" they'll be taught the appropriate techniques. Teach them basic airmanship skills. They'll obtain the heavy airplane skills later and be much better off for learning how to fly first.--CY
[This message has been edited by Corporate Yank (edited 20 November 1999).]