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Old 3rd Jun 2013, 07:33
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The other problem with twin training is the engine failure exercise is always taught as a binary problem with only two conditions engine runs perfectly - engine has totally failed. In the real world a partial failure or surging engine is a more likely failure mode and is virtually never addressed in training
I agree with BPFs satement too. Light twins have always had a bad record in the event of engine failure.
In my own engine failure at 200 and grosse, 3 rocker shafts complety sheared on a Seneca leaving me with approx 30% power and a very badly vibrating engine.
Training would have meant me feathering and shuitting down the unit and without doubt I would have gone down.
Keeping that unit running for as long as possible gave me a slight climb.
i would recommend pilots experiment more with the options.
Who ever practices PFLs in light twins to get used to the descent profile yet that is an option.
Who practices going from climb to cruise as at 400 feet that is an option.
Who practises when to chuck away trying to fly blue line.
Who actually shuts a unit down!
In the Citation I fly we have flown single engine circuits and even flown a touch and go on one.
Totally different kettle of fish to a light twin.

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