(Skyking) writes:

FACT: Most multi engine airplanes lose 70% performance when they lose
an engine.

FACT: All single-engine airplanes lose 100% performance when they lose
an engine.

Here are some more facts for any poor sod who wanders in to r.a.h
expecting to see useful information...

A typical light twin typically holds altitude quite sufficiently on a
single engine.
http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pi.../prof0305.html
(AOPA members only)

A feathering prop is not required for adequate single engine performance
in a very light plane. The Leza AirCam is said to be able to take off
on one engine. (I'd provide a reference but their Web site is useless.)

A typically-loaded (for me) light twin can take off, circle the pattern
and land with one engine at idle (similar to windmilling) and the gear
hanging out.

There's a sweet-looking very light multi-engine plane for sale right
now.
http://www.aircam3.com/
I want one.

--kyler