It isn't obvious, Jay, and you haven't produced any evidence that it is a
fact. Maybe it *is* bad for an engine, but you haven't even said what damage
you think is being done.

Our insisting on evidence for a claim like that is not at all remarkable. I,
and I know Thomas, insist on empirical reasons for things we will believe.
Why does that seem strange?

Borchert would argue that black-eyed beans are really black-eyed peas,
just for the sake of arguing. His arguing a point has little to do
with anything, real or imagined, other than that he enjoys the sound
of his own voice.

As for you looking for "proof" that rough-handling an engine isn't
worse for it than treating it with kid gloves, well, Dan, I don't know
what to tell ya. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on this
one.

Here's something I know we all agree on: I will endeavor to practice
engine-out procedures more often -- and (as opposed to our training
days) I will also endeavor to apply power slowly and carefully at the
end of that looooong glide.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"