Originally Posted by
POBJOY
What we are talking about here is a non pilot induced failure not something that should be covered by normal safe flying practice.
Since about 80% of engine failures are caused by the pilot, it seems reasonable to see if you can undo what ever you did to cause the the engine to fail. The checks
if regularly practiced can be done in 10 secs so if you are above 1000 feet AGL I do not see why they should not be performed after the aircraft is established in the glide attitude and pointed at a landable area. For the EFATO below 1000 feet case I agree you should not be messing with things. However the exact same flow fuel, mixture, mags is also a good shutdown check, so either way it should practiced.
I want to emphasize that my recommended engine failure practice sessions ends at the cause check. I don't think it is necessary to actually fly the PFL, simply practice choosing a landing area and doing the cause check. If you can't manage the 30 seconds this takes on every flight I think you need to reevaluate your flying plans........