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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 08:25:27 -0800
From: Terry Weir <subman7591@sisna.com>
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Subject: Re: Min Turnaround Alt. on Single Engine Aircraft-Engine Failure Question
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zenb@home.com wrote:
> 
> I know every aircraft is different but I am just wondering what the
> average Altitude needed to turn back to the runway you took off from.
> 
> I fly a PA-181 and Cessna 172
> 
> What are others experiences with how much altitude loss when turning
> around.  What altitude do you chose to turn around verses tryig to make an
> alternate choice.
> 
> Just for fun I need to go up and simulate a engine out then do a 180 and
> see how much alt i lose, and I was wondering others experiences with their
> aircraft.
> 
> Thanks

There was a great article in a recent issue of Flight Training magazine
that dealt with this subject. It's worth reading.

Terry
14.9 Dual and hope to solo tomorrow.
