"It's probably taboo to even suggest this, but am I the only person who thinks that maybe we spend far too much time worrying about engine failures in difficult-to-survive situations, when they very rarely happen? "
I had the turbine let go in an AB205 (UH1) at 150ft and 60kts at in a full power climb.
I had the exhaust valve stick open effectively stopping the engine at 60kts and 100ft, just as I'd reduced power to 'reduce stress on the engine'.
Self-same failure occured to student of mine the day after we'd completed his FAA type transition where Engine Failures formed a large part of the training. As a 200 hour TT PPL(H) with about 6 hours on type, he stuck it on the ground without a scratch!
There's only one substitute for training, and that's more training! These failures
do occur and should be practiced regularly in a well-controlled manner. I'm just glad I don't have to practice these that often in the R22!
JJ
(Edited to correct PP Grammar)