Two things I learned in Multi Engine ground school
• Having the understanding of what causes an engine to be critical. Although we don’t need to worry about this situation in our aircraft being that they are count rotating propellers. Being able to describe the acronym PAST and what every letter means to us if that left engine were to fail in a conventional twin.
• Knowing the full consequences in our aircraft if an engine really goes fail. Not that we loose 50% trust, but we have an overall loss of almost 80% performance. Understanding this in IMC on an actual approach and making the landing count. Because most likely will not get another shot. Two engines are a great benefit to have while flying, but much better with aircraft that have much larger engines. Being able to make the go/no decision on not just merely does it look good outside. Much more planning goes into play when performing a flight in a “light twin”
What would I change about the class?
• I don’t think I would change anything about the class. The reasons why are answered in the next questions
What did you like about the class?
• The diversity of the class! No I don’t mean about race and ethnicity. But how every assignment was different. Between reading the book, blogging, simulator, hands on, and the biggest one… Angel.
• I think every student really appreciates having all the information available to them at anytime they would need from Angel. We have come a long way from dropping off assignments in the drop box on the teachers desk from grade school
• The material was presented in multiple ways that kept us entertained even during 8am
What didn’t you like?
• I think some subjects needed to go over more in class. Only real big one would be Vmc and its effects on each of the items put out by the FAA. An exact and longer explanation between the correlation of the speed and the items.
What was beneficial?
• Being able to sit in the wrap around simulator and see what we have been studying first hand.
Blogging?
• This was my first time really blogging about anything. I actually really enjoyed these assignments. Was a great addition change to just answering the chapter questions at the end of the chapter sections
Did it help contribute to your learning?
• I think it was a positive to learning in the class. Continue this style of learning!
Julie you did an amazing job at putting this course together. I can only imagine how hard it must have been to compile so much information into such a little time. Don’t change anything about the course.
