» Cover story READY FOR THIS PRACTICING THE ENGINE-OUT MANEUVER YOU WERE » By Bob Schmelzer PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS ROSE ompared to our early aviation pioneers, we enjoy highly reliable engines. This is a good thing. But the downside is that this reliability can create a false sense of security that is shattered when an engine suddenly begins to sputter. As wonderful as our modern-day systems are, they are not perfect. Preparedness for an unexpected forced landing is an essential piloting skill that must be maintained. C PLUS Listen to one pilot's engine-out experience. 24 / FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORGhttp://FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORG