How does one "double-check" a fire light?
Err, I was talking about to NOT shutdown the good engine.
But wait...Maybe you're way offshore and you've just taken off. And maybe you know that your loaded-to-max A-model won't fly too well with only one C-30 pumping away. And maybe you make a Command Decision to put it back on the platform. So you rack it around to the downwind, looking for smoke, hoping it's just a false indication and...holy schnikees!
But wait... Maybe you're well below the MGW and you are just ready for descent in a big airport with 3km of runway.
And maybe I know that my PT6-3D will allow me to hover with OEI with less than 70%TQ.And maybe I have departed from a helipad 5 minuts from the airport and I decide to shutdown the engine with all the precautions ,without giving time to the fire to reach the other engine. And maybe... heck it's night! I can't see a s*** out there!
I'm not one to second-guess a pilot's decisions
Me neither, I was just giving my opinion with the idea to start a disscusion of the "try to confirm the fire" thing, hats off for the pilot keeping all on board alive
PS.: You cand find yourself in good situations , can't you?
All the above are my real flying conditions some flights, without the engine fire
Best regards.
Aser