Etops?

[TIMTS]

I have heard this term a lot lately, and I understand that it has something to do with how far you can fly on one engine in an emergency, or something like that.

What I would like is an explanation of what it really is, means, and how it works.

Thanks a bunch
Timts

[PaperTiger]

A basic primer here (http://gc.kls2.com/faq.html#$etops)

[pre3mhjt]

More of the same, but i hope this helps.

http://www.wordiq.com/definition/ETOPS

[TIMTS]

Good stuff..

Thanks guys