Ours is straightforward

3 take offs
3 landings (engine must stay running)
procedure turns at each end of the field
square circuit
round circuit
figure 8
loop
roll
deadstick landing

We look for safe control of the plane. We used to do the "out of trim" test but an incident occurred that had us stop that practice. The deadstick is imperative that they land it on the field and it's the last manouveur before being awarded the wings.

Our field almost guarantees that they need to do cross wind landings and takeoffs and consistent altitude during the moves is also considered

Our pilots have to be able to fly with some pressure (even perceived) so that they have more confidence in themselves and be ready should something occur. Deadsticks are a part of that.

Nuker