How should the aircraft be configured for an engine-out landing?

For an engine-out landing, the proper configuration of the aircraft is to have the landing gear down and the flaps set to the appropriate setting for landing. This configuration is crucial for ensuring a safe and stable approach to landing.

Having the landing gear down is essential for providing the necessary drag and stability during the approach, which helps manage descent rates and ensures that the aircraft is ready for touchdown. The appropriate flap setting for landing, whether it is full flaps or a lesser degree of flaps, enhances lift at lower speeds and increases the aircraft's ability to control its descent path. It also helps in maintaining a slower landing speed, which is particularly advantageous in an engine-out scenario, providing more time and distance to manage the landing.

Other configurations, such as having the gear up or using insufficient flap settings, would compromise the aircraft's safety in such a critical situation, potentially leading to a faster descent than what is manageable and increasing the risk on final approach and landing.