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Old 20th Oct 2011, 09:45
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I am with Pace on this one.
I have just done my yearly profcheck on my twin comanche. It should be considered a light twin, with MTOW 3600 lbs and 2 x 160 bhp.

Full fuel, two persons, so not exactly MTOW. OAT 25C.

Happily flying actual closed engine from 100ft. Single engine go-arounds from 100ft. No problem.
You just have to keep your options open. That means thinking about energy-management when flying on one engine. Maybe fly a little bit faster on your final approach when going into that long runway you chose for your single engine landing?

I am much happier flying across a freezing North Sea this time of year then I would be if I was in a Cirrus. Like the guys I heard crossing last Saturday...
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