Excellent thank you.
The Pilot/Instructor comments were very interesting. Also good to get input on the “turn back” scenario.
Two vital points he made:-
The instructor developed the C208B operating procedures for the operator. The instructor regularly practiced and trained pilots on the conduct of these procedures.
The turn back procedure is not suitable for all aircraft types, piston engine aircraft do not have the same ability to turn back after an engine failure.
One point I would like to throw onto the forum for C208 & single piston flyers :-
The ATSB report says “At the completion of the turn, they selected 30 degrees of flaps to provide a short climb, which allowed the aircraft to clear two hangars and an area of trees.”
The report I originally read from Aviation International News, attributed to ATSB, says “he added 30 degrees of flap to provide a short zoom climb to clear the trees/hangers”
“Zoom” suggests a short dive to increase airspeed that might provide a short hop maneuver to clear the obstacle. Is this a valid option? If in a forced landing situation you can see you are going to connect with the base of your obstacle is a zoom/hop equal to or better than a short flap deployment to get those few extra feet. Or how about a bit of both? Short dive for speed – zoom up – deploy flap?
Views?