Quote:-What I also would like to see somehow is a discussion on "newer" engine types. I mean newer than the traditional Lycosaurus O-320 and such. For instance the different starting procedures of carbs vs. injection. Discussion of FADEC engines (both diesel and avgas) and the vastly different emergency procedures associated with them. Plus some specifics on diesel engines and maybe Rotax. That's probably something for the theory syllabus though.
Not a bad Idea, but most PPL holders are still operating the Lycoming using techniques were issues for the Gypsy (IE mixture cut at idle to shut down, no plug clearing run before shutdown, no leaning below 6000ft Etc).
The fact is that most of the instructors who are just passing through on the way to the airlines are just passing on the stuff that was passed on to them from the 1950's and have zero interest in anything except getting more flying hours and any bit of skirt that walks through the door.