Missileman, I actually find dead stick landings a breeze and although a challenge at times (downwind for instance or at takeoff.. yuk) the landings are much smoother and actually look nice. Well, some of them do.. some don't. [:@]

We seem to focus more when, as you say, you only have one shot at it, we are doing the dead stick. Whatever the reason, when they go right, they look good. I've even had enough energy on a few to land, turn toward me and stop right at my feet.. ha.. like I planned it that way.. of course I did!!!

CGr