I think it is time to go back to the thread title "fast hands" which is applicable to [U]any [U] size of aircraft and is something that is generally IMO poorly handled at training schools. A lot of PPL training is done in a vary cookbook fashion. The (insert bad thing here) happens and the student leaps into action to carry out what ever the vital action is and then it on to the next exercise. Yes there are a few things that demand instant action like an incipent groundloop or being suddenly subjected to heavy wake turbulance but most emergencies are not like that.
Take an engine failure in a single engine aircraft. Other than setting a slightly nose low pitch attitude there will always be a few seconds to gather your thoughts and.... after vocalizing the mandatory OH SH**.... ask the big questons
1)where should I point the airplane and
2)why did the engine stop ?
PPL's the next time you are practising emergencies make a deliberate effort to put a slow 3 count before doing anything, I think you will be surprised at how much better things go
