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Old 22nd Sep 2009, 10:20
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Miles Magister
 
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EFATO

I would recomend that pilots find an RAF light aircraft trained QFI and have a proper lesson on EFATOs which will be practiced at height. What you learn may save you at some time in the future.

The EFATO is a difficult manouvre to fly well and requires proper training. The big thing is to maintain speed, perhaps normal glide +10kts in the turn as this will give you energy and make sure you have htis as a minimum before you start the turn. Only turn as far as the first possible landing area, do not try and continue to a 'better' area.

If you are not properly trained then land straight ahead.

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