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Old 9th Jun 2017, 06:47
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Originally Posted by IFEZ
My question is, if this method is so inherently dangerous, and given the amount of twin training that happens at MB and elsewhere, why haven't there been more accidents of this type during training and proficiency checks..? Have we all just been incredibly lucky..?!
Put the shoe on the other foot.

How many accidents have occurred as a result of an actual engine failure on takeoff in a piston twin? Less than those caused by training for an engine failure on takeoff, I'll bet!
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