I can see you are leaning my way but to do the drill means you end up reading the last line in the checklist which tells you to LAND IMMEDIATELY. If you do anything else but make that crazy descent then you are unquestionably going against the checklist. By stopping the drill at the line that requires CONFIRM ENGINE FIRE and going no further until you see positive signs of fire you remain in compliance with the checklist. That is a possible way out for the factory instructor as it combines the wisdom of experience with the technical correctness of the drill. Any takers?
Here at the factory school where we all try to teach the same thing and going against the checklist is forbidden we need a workable policy. You can see my dilemma.
Experience over obedience or vice versa?
Memorable quotes generated by this thread so far:
"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men"
and
"Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6."
Along with the reminder from SAS about the FAA regs on the role of the aircraft commander.
G.
