Dead-stick landings

[Wart]

I am sure that this has been tackled in the past but I just want to refresh my memory with regards to everyones opinion on executing dead-stick landings.

For me, it is a vital part of our training and prepares us if our engine ever dies (for what ever reason). I personally usually execute at least one dead-stick landing every time I have a session of "circuit training", but I do know of some who refuse to practice it.

What are your opinons?

[C205]

My favourite excercise. Love them! But then I've got about 30 hrs on gliders where every landing is deadstick! The trike just has a steeper glide angle than the Ka7.

[Slow_Poke]

Wart, i usually start of by doing 2/3 circuits before i venture into the GFA . one deadstick, one powered and/or one engine failure after take off. I think it's good practice and i like doing dead sticks but with engine on idle though, not quite comfortable with switching off completely.

[Smiley]

Good rule Wart!!

Every now and again I do a simulated engine out over the airfield and try to do an accurate spot landing!!

Just some needless info....
Always remember to try and put in down on a pre-determined spot. Anybody can land a plane without power, but the thing is, you need to be able to land it exactly where you planned while say 1000ft AGL.....

[Junkie]

Yup Smily - accuracy and direction of landing in the zone are key.. pointless otherwise.. every pilot should undergo glider training before moving on .. such a bloody pity we dont at FAFK.

Come on Wintervogel .. lets get a winch and some gliders there and we can have some REAL fun