Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Pilot simulated an engine failure during touch-and-go landings.
  • Initial simulated engine-out approach fell short of the runway.
  • Pilot subsequently announced a simulated engine restart.
  • The second attempt at a simulated engine-out approach was successful.
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Realizing that I had not practiced an engine-out approach in too long, I decided to “fail” my Lycoming while doing touch-and-goes at Jacksonville’s Herlong airport.

Me:
“Cherokee 69T. Simulated engine-out and short approach.”

[After a few moments, I saw that I would be seriously short.]

Me:
“Cherokee 69T again, simulating getting my engine back on!”

(The next try was spot-on.)


Milford Shirley
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