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Old 08-30-2007 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Excuse me, opposite rudder? Have you ever done this before?
Sorry, guess I should clarify...that would be opposite rudder from your engine that has failed (dead foot, dead engine principal) as a compared to opposite rudder from the bank into the good engine. Sorry about the confusion.

And yes, I have and proud of it (sarcasm)

Seriously, it was part of my multi training. My instructor witnessed a pilot on a checkride step on the wrong rudder (initial engine failure on departure portion) that resulted in a situation where the twin they were flying nearly clipped the airport beacon and roof of the FBO. Therefore, part of my training was to climb to a safe altitude, simulate a departure climb, retard power on the left engine, and step on the left rudder. It is scary how fast the airplane yaws and wants to drop out from under you. I can only imagine how scary it would be to do it close to the ground!

p.s. I have edited my previous post to help clairfy the mixup.
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