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A breakthrough! Thanks. Flying Light Twins Safely seems to have been substantially revised since my old '70s paper copy was printed. Since this publication features a lot of material reprinted from other sources, I think that the clues lie in the bibliography.

It seems that no one here knows the origin of PAST. Here’s a guess: Some enterprising individual, probably a CFI of some stripe, noticed that there were no ME training books on the market and decided to fill that gap and put a few extra dollars in the bank. But there really isn’t enough...

Tiger, thank you for so vividly illustrating the critical problem with the way that we (GA) teach the concept of critical engine. Misinformation leads to misunderstanding. The ways that accelerated and spiraling slipstream are being presented are oversimplified and/or inaccurate. On a twin with...

It's not so much a matter of accepting that these phenomena exist but whether they affect the flight characteristics of a specific airplane as predicted by the PAST hypothesis. -bob

No need, unless you can help find an answer to the question posed in the OP or find those FAA docs. As for DPEs and checkrides, below are knowledge areas defined by the PTS: Factors affecting VMC and how VMC differs from stall speed (VS). VMC (red line), VYSE (blue line), and VSSE (safe...

I cannot seem to find any FAA-produced content which relates accelerated and/or spiraling slipstream to the matter of critical engine. Sorry, I don't have an ASA book on the topic so I cannot comment regarding their material. That's why I was motivated to write the original post--to initiate a...

You seem to have profoundly misunderstood the examiner's comment, the post, and the topic. Pardon my ignorance, but what, exactly, are "critical engine procedures?" -bob

No. No, not with regard to this topic; no; and...nope. Anyone can draw a diagram, Nate. Think about it.

Post: “Why is the sky blue?” Reply: “No idea, but here’s my opinion about boiled turnips.” Gotta love internet forums. I had turned to POA in hopes of learning about the origin of the acronym/mnemonic PAST as it pertains to multi-engine training. It seems that no one here knows either. It may...

Recent chance encounters with YT videos regarding critical engine (multi-engine training) introduced me to the acronym PAST (P-factor, Accelerated slipstream, Spiraling slipstream, and Torque). The use of PAST to explain certain factors related to the concept of critical engine seems to have...

Ha, good luck finding that here!:wink2: But seriously... Add a well-stocked wine cellar, a hot tub, and the Swedish bikini team and you've got my dream. You're in Yakima? If so, you are in luck as it just so happens that there is an aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, that is based at the...

Highly unlikely, yes, unless the definition of "something" includes other aircraft. buzz

I was incorrect: The point at which the glideslope intersects the GSIA is now referred to as the Precision Final Approach Fix. Mea culpa. buzz

Good call, John. The direct link to 09-01-283 is http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs420/acfipg/open/media/Hist%2009-01-283.pdf There is a related discussion at...

Thanks Howard. By new enthusiast, I take it that you are a student pilot. If so, I hope you find your aviation adventure to be as challenging and rewarding as my own. If you choose to use one of the online PPL courses, please give us a Pirep (PIlot REport) about your experience. buzz