Originally Posted by
DirectTo
Did it during my initial multi, and during my MEI, and I would do it with every multi engine student I trained.
BUT - I was flying a Cessna 310, which has the power to maneuver single engine, and return to the field if necessary. You would never find me doing it in a Duchess, Seneca, Seminole, etc.
The Seneca has a much higher single engine service ceiling than the 310....combine that with it's counter-rotating props and you've got an aircraft that is far better for in-flight shut downs.