Sling TSi engine failure after takeoff - Impossible Turn analysis

This is a discussion of the consideration of a 180-degree turnback to the departure runway in the event of an engine failure after takeoff. This video is no substitute for training with your CFI. The information provided herein is for discussion purposes only. Please contact your CFI for appropriate instruction on this matter.

Many of the slides were from this video on the EAA website: https://www.eaa.org/videos/6193816644001

Digital flight data analysis was generously provided by https://www.inflightmetrics.com

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00:00 Intro
01:07 NTSB stats
03:09 Why pilots stall in the turnback
07:10 Old methods of determining minimum turnback altitude
10:02 Using digital flight data recordings to determine minimum turnback altitude
13:10 What speed to fly in the turnback
15:20 Turnback tips
17:15 Recording my turnbacks
27:23 Flight Data analysis for engine-out turnbacks in my Sling TSi
35:35 Variables and considerations
42:15 Sling TSi advantages