Slasher-my US airline has only once trained me to have a simulated engine failure while configured for landing on final approach. This was in day, VFR conditions and was pre-briefed. I'm talking about 14 years flying planes with between 78 and 122 passengers. The other three years were as 757 FO. How about at Vref+ 5 knots at minimums on a Localizer approach? That would be very valuable training.
You see, either our Training Depts or the FAA simply won't allow them to teach a technique-even if it can save your lives (but maybe some unusual training events were not considered "instruction"...). Is this partly because the FAA can then require testing on anything which is taught? Maybe with our brand-new AQP programs, a large selection of maneuvers will finally be possible. Why would the FAA need much new documentation for any of this, or the Training Dept be concerned about a surprise briefing room/simulator visit from an Inspector, with consequent extra "checking" events??
Last edited by Ignition Override; 8th December 2002 at 03:05.