For my B-17 and B-24 checkrides the last procedure was a simulated 2 engine out approach. The examiner “failed” the first engine #1 (left side critical engine) not long after takeoff. The next engine #2 (left side) was failed during the crosswind turn still climbing for pattern altitude. Standard multiengine emergency procedures used…maintain blue line or Vmc …about 120mph for the B-17 and 140mph for the B-24. Although they don’t climb well pattern altitude was met and maintained in both A/C. If I remember right we had around 900 gallons aboard on both checkrides. Both aircraft handled admirably, especially the 17. The 24 was manageable and only felt slightly loose. Granted the engines were still running, albeit at zero thrust they were of no help. Normal pattern and approach speeds were used in both cases.
B-17
130mph downwind
120mph base and final
flaps as necessary ending with full deflection
B-24
140mph downwind
130mph base carried a bit of extra speed normally around 120
flaps as required
120 for finals
As for single engine operations…you better have alot of altitude cause you are looking for a place to land. Other than combat a three engine out scenario is extremely unlikely.
Jim Harley
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