MrAverage wrote:
Over the years I've worked at a dozen different schools and, almost without exception, PFLs are usually carried out at around 2300 to 2500 on the QNH (being the most likely altitude for the occurrence) with the first actions being trim for best glide, assess wind, pick field and plan an approach. Only then are restart checks carried out. Otherwise, by the time they've fumbled through trying to find the cause and half remembered the mayday call, they run out of options and are usually too high or too low for the field that was picked in a panic.
I agree. Unless there are flames visible, requiring immediate action, do as above!
No psychobabbling headshrinker hor$e**** mnemonics are needed - look for a safe place, then try to sort out the cause and rectify if possible (e.g. dry tank), then tell someone, then switch off the radio and concentrate on making a safe landing, not forgetting forced landing preparatory actions.