Originally Posted by
Erik R
Since we're off the subject, I've had engine failures on a Dash-8, A-320, and a 757. I think they all qualify as "real" airplanes. They all actually climbed very well, and the subsequent landings were uneventful. Your comparison is disingenuous, as I've heard here before. From the tiniest model, to a 747-400, engine out controllability is a function of excess asymmetrical thrust, versus airspeed, and rudder authority, period. Everything you just said is a categorically untrue generalization. Please don't pontificate with minimal beginners knowledge on the subject.
Wrong again. The load of an aircraft has just as much to do with controlling an aircraft in engine-out emergencies. While I didn't directly address asymmetrical thrust vs. rudder authority in my statement, I was simply pointing out that not every twin engine aircraft can maintain level flight with one engine out. Sad that you missed that point.
I can also find fault with your statement because you didn't address the use of ailerons during an engine-out situation. But I'm not going to pick on that, I can pretty much figure out you know your stuff and don't need to include every aspect when writing. Nor am I going to write a book on it here just to cover every detail for those like you who look to criticize anyone. Secondly, your statement of "minimal beginners knowledge on the subject" is just another example of your hostility. You don't know me. But seeing as how you like to make it a point that you fly heavy metal and are now an authority on every subject. Here's a few fun facts about me ... ATP (121), 13,000+ hours, Typed in the following A/C: Lear 36A, Falcon 20, Citation V, Merlin, KingAir 250, Sabreliner 65. I was at American several years ago where I was offered a pilot position. I turned it down.
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Learn to have some respect for others. Even one's you don't know.