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Old 6th August 2005 | 22:33
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Tinstaafl
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Yes, you're wrong. FW pilots take engine failures very seriously. Can't answer for the UK training system but in Oz glide approaches & engine failure after take off are covered prior to first solo, failures at various altitude prior to solo in the training area, tested for the PPL & CPL, IR & instructor ratings. I also included glide approaches at night for my night rating students.
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