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Old 22nd June 2006 | 15:42
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Mike Cross
 
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Cbilton? Chris Linton EFATO at Shoreham, landed on the beach at Worthing following a con-rod exiting through the crankcase.

Mono had an EFATO much sooner after take-off.

Mono will probably tell you that going for max rate or max angle of climb immediately after take-off is not a good idea if it's not absolutely essential. Better to have a little excess speed in reserve close to the ground.

Chris was I gather a lot higher when his happened.

Another friend of mine was killed by his EFATO. Over woods when it happened and he stalled and dropped a wing. He was an experienced glider pilot too.

There are varous scenarios. Some years ago the BGA added "Eventualities" to their pre take-off checks, i.e. what do I do if..... It's worth thinking about, particularly at an unfamiliar field.

The amount of height lost in a power-off 180 is considerable. Add in the increase in AoA and you have a good recipe for a stall.

Mike
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