Forced Landings Without Power

[foxmoth]

Whilst I agree with those that say a full engine failure is least likely you still have to train for it, though partial should also be properly covered. There are a number of different ways of flying this but the main thing is to get the aircraft properly set up and form SOME sort of plan of where you are going. Biggest faults I see:-
Taking too long to pick a field and form a plan - too many try and pick a perfect field, it needs emphasising that almost any field will be a compromise and if you leave it too long you cut down on choice.
Missing cause of failure (also forgotten, though not quite as important, mayday and crash)checks - as said, not great landing perfectly, hitting a rabbit hole then finding you had an empty tank of fuel one side and loads in the other!
Taking flap too early - Flap should really only be used in the last 1,000' to bring the touchdown point back, above that height should be adjusted by manouvering the aircraft.
The subject of landing downwind is an interesting one, whilst not to be ruled out it makes judging the approach very difficult, so even with an upslope most people will go sailing over the top into the forest/village etc. beyond!