Is the impossible turn possible? Sporty's Advanced Pilot Skills Series with Spencer Suderman (ep 10)

If your engine quits shortly after takeoff, should you turn back to the runway or land straight ahead? Spencer Suderman says it depends: on the pilot, the airplane, and the airport environment. That means "the impossible turn" is really "the improbable turn" - you can do it, but only under very specific circumstances. He shows how to evaluate this scenario in a Cessna 172.

SERIES INTRO:
Welcome to Sporty's new Advanced Pilot Skills Series, hosted by Spencer Suderman. Spencer is an airshow pilot, flight instructor and two-time Guinness World Record breaker for most inverted flat spins… 98 turns from 24,000 feet!

This series will show you how to have more fun flying general aviation airplanes while improving your airmanship using the skills you already have and some novel techniques.

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Take your flying skills further with one of Sporty's 25 aviation training courses, available at https://www.sportys.com/discover.