Deadstick Landings: How Pilots Handle Engine-Out Emergencies
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. When your aircraft loses thrust, youll have to glide it safely to the ground using only aerodynamic control. When the engine is running, the propeller is in motion, actively generating thrust. Doubling your groundspeed quadruples the impact force.
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