Practise pans cover a multitude of sins
I know and I did say I have nothing against them. I agree that if they're there might as well use them.
At the teaching stage a student should experience everything possible at their disposal to help in an unforseen situation.
Thats not being righteous
No. It's the "they didn't teach you
that? Burn them at the stake!!!" attitude that is entirely out of place. If some schools/instructors won't cover this with some or all of their students, my first thought is they must have a reason rather than just can't be arsed.
In any event, it's not rocket science and any student who has been brought up to a solid standard of airmanship and polished R/T work in the first place should not have any trouble requesting assistance.
I advise you to read the CAA's on track document. Also the CAA Occurance/incident data reports and the odd gasil and aaib report
I do happen to keep up with them all(*), as well as the corresponding publications from the French and Spanish aviation authorities. Is there a specific reason you should mention this?
(*) The CAA's material mainly for amusement value, what with their patronising tone. The AAIB reports are an entirely different story, of course.
I am surprised you don't teach it
??? - I'm not an instructor.