Avoiding The Impossible Turn (Engine Failure after Takeoff)
Pilot Institute
APRIL 19, 2024
You completed the climb check at 300 ft AGL. The engine quits at 500 ft AGL. To arrest this descent, you need to generate more lift. Pitching down for airspeed magnifies the already steep descent rate. When banking, you must increase the angle of attack to keep the descent rate in check.
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