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As a stiff-arsed Brit ... can I put in my two pennorth! When teaching the UK's CAA Ex 26, I teach as SOP the twin engine rearward lift technique, keeping the ELG nicely below til sufficient height is available to secure translational lift before climbing away ... so at least some manoeuvreability and choice of ELG becomes available in the event of an engine malfunction. I also never forget that when flying two engines, the chances of an engine malfunction are doubled!! Multi engines are fine and absolutely necessary for utility ops but we shouldn't forget that the power plant is just one component that keeps us airborne. We also really need two M/R hubs, two MRGBs, ditto T/R transmission & blades and swashplates ... but not likely to happen. PS. I'm still waiting for my first EOL after 1 year & 7 months in the air!
Festive good wishes to all Pruners. Dennis Kenyon.