Thanks, that's along the lines i was thinking but i didn't know that certain airfields had different procedures, i'm off to read the AIP more closely!
Strangely, the thought of an engine failure doesn't bother me nearly as much as a radio failure. I'd hate to be flying along, thinking i'm still in contact with ATC only to miss some vital bit of traffic info. (Obviously i'd be looking out as normal but it sure is helpful when ATC tells you theres a helicopter operating in the area for example.