NDB approaches

[bobbysamd]

Multiple emergencies

Here we go again, I feel dizzy and a little stupid for perpetuating this revolving argument. I think we are back on page one and two of this thread. Training a student to deal with multiple emergencies is not a waste of time, provided:
That it is done towards the end of training after the student has demonstrated profiency with single emergencies.
That it is not done on a regular basis.
That the intention is to teach the student to prioritize during multiple systems failures.

Really, I think that's where most people are coming from. I've heard of flight training where one emergency per flight is given. It could be anything, from an engine failure, to gear failure, to a runaway prop, failed electrics, NRDO, etc. Then, later in training, come the multiple emergencies. You don't give the SE, PP, gear-failure NDB on the first day of shooting NDBs in the airplane. You might give them during the ground trainer portion of NDB training, but not right away in the airplane.

No, it's not a matter of continuously playing "stump the dummy." It's a matter of these probably-spoiled airline pilot offspring who think they know more than the instructor. They should take a lesson from their airline pilot parent. He/she will likely tell them to listen to the instructor because the instructor knows what it takes to train them properly and pass the @$#!! checkride!!

For illustrative purposes the origional scenario proposed a single engine, partial panal NDB approach, with a gear failure. In this situation the student should request another appproach, and not get distracted by trying to extend the gear (or if it should be done in the first place).

I guess we could debate that. I dunno if I'd request another approach in my typical marginally-performing light twin. I would still try to get the airplane on the ground. My first suspicion for one engine quitting would be bad fuel, which would lead me to believe that pretty soon the remaining engine will quit. Shame on me for not sumping the tanks properly! Or else, perhaps induction icing. In any event, I would do minimal troubleshooting and get on the ground, soon, but methodically and safely.

At least that's what I'd do.