I was only asking the question, 'cos
Optional always seems a very ill defined term, in the context of the CAA/JAA
I did the old style CAA "B Rating" when the shut down was mandatory.
I am perfectly happy to shut down an engine on an MEP test, as I am probably far more confident/competent at the procedure now, than I was when I did the initial B Rating test.
With both a shut down and the EFATO, I do agree that training could be as dangerous as the real thing, if the pilot is out of practice.
I can see lots of pros & cons on this discussion, but can pilots get really effective at these procedures, without practice?
Discuss