For Jeff L:

Your forced landing practice with the engine shut down,  even tho you are over a runway,  really worries me, especially since the
L-IV/P has a long history of hot start problems.

I'm not questioning the legality of the procedure (I would check with your local FSDO just to be on the safe side).  My concern is with the added risk factor.  What do you gain to justify the added risk?   When your engine will not restart, do you intend to declare an emergency?  Do you expect all other pilots to give you priority?  I guarantee that if you practice this procedure enough, you will face this problem.

I fly the  SFO pattern at 1000 RPM and 120 kts but with the speed brakes extended.  I don't pull the prop because with an actual engine failure, I don't expect to have oil pressure.  My planned touchdown is at 1/3 the length of the runway so if the engine quits when I advance the throttle, the landing is routine.  This works for me.  Just a suggestion....

Anyway, please don't take my concern as criticism as its not intended as such.  In my experience, flying in the vicinity of any airport is one of the most dangerous situations you can be in.  Why increase the risk?

With all the latest insurance concerns, adding unnecessary risk to routine flying just isn't prudent.

Regards, Bill Hogarty