I had an engine failure on my first flight. It worked out fine -- can't remember if my undies needed special cleaning attention (I had plenty of altitude to return to my field). But, other than that non-practice engine out, I've always used idle power. I know it's not the same, but what if? I don't think it'd be prudent to use my 3000 ft home field but maybe I'll try it at a longer field.

How have your results engine-off results varied from idle power? I use 80 KIAS. What do you use?

I remember shutting the engine down and computing a glide ratio -- it was pretty good. I figure 2 miles per 1000 ft maximum.

Bill Kennedy

How many pilots are practicing engine out procedures by actually shutting down the engine (in a controlled environment, over the airport, with time to restart)?  I have  (with and without an instructor).

Jeff L.

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