I would find it difficult to understand how management or training pilots would want you to fly an aircraft with an engine failed AWAY from a runway in front of you. Imagine the situation where your engine failed due to a fuel contamination while youre flying downwind trying to get back to where you just left. I think management would be unimpressed in that situation. I would just get the helo back on deck if your experience tells you its possible. Whats important is avoiding an accident, and if going around does that, its the captains call.
The question is, where am I flying to after CDP with an inoperative engine? In this case, straight in front on a beautiful 5000ft runway, perfect.
For training purposes, the training captain will obviously want to see you fly away if its possible. Like the old saying goes, "if you think training is expensive, try having an accident"
Sometimes the obvious choice is the right answer.
[ 08 September 2001: Message edited by: sling load ]
[ 08 September 2001: Message edited by: sling load ]