Originally Posted by
Hughes500
I don't see there is anything wrong with being prepared for an engine failure. Any good pilot should be thinking of what if, everywhere one flies doesn't need to be confined to engine failure, could be gearbox issues, chip light etc.
I completely agree. I guess it was a "healthy paranoia" that my instructors imbedded in me. It was my first lesson of many in how many things fit into situational awareness.
When I was instructing in FW single engine aircraft, my old habit of thinking "where can I put this down?" was reactivated. Tried to pass it along to my students as best I could.