Hi!
Well, basically I agree on Shaken's point. If you know what to expect and what to do, there is nothing to worry about. I have not yet flown powered aircraft, only gliders (as a student - don't have my rating yet), and you really start to get the feel for it. I don't have very many flights in my logbook, but I see that I get more and more comfortable with the landing situation everytime I fly. I believe, that a powered aircraft with the engine out will glide just fine. All you have to know in order to be safe is how your airplane reacts and glides. I believe that Shaken did not do this in his first flight on a type so he should know his plane.
Maybe, Kaos, you should start flying gliders. I believe that it makes you a better pilot because it is still more of the "pure flying". And by the way, it is just great fun! I LOVE those winch takeoffs!!!
But please don't understand me wrongly, I am in absolutely no position to judge any of your piloting skills. I am a beginner with as good as no experience. My abilities aren't comparable to any of yours.
just my 0,2$

regards


Jakob