If you can't pull off power, abeam the numbers, between 500 ft and 1000 ft
above the airport and make a landing
without adding or using power, you ought not to be flying light aircraft.
(Single engine 5000#)

Allan

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The power-off pattern, where you bring the power to idle at about
800-1000 ft AGL and abeam the touchdown point and continue to a
landing, was once the normal pattern in general aviation for all light
trainers. Of course in such a pattern your turns will be 30-45
degrees of bank, depending on wind and how many mistakes you make.
The trainers have not changed; in fact we're mostly flying the same
ones. However, today's instructors see this as an emergency
procedure, not a normal one, because it pushes their skill level.

Michael