I kinda like this idea.....they teach you in flight training if you have an engine fire to dive and put it out. If i can put out an engine fire at 130 knots in my 172, im sure you can do it at 500 in any other plane.
The FAA sets the training standard for all CFI’s and the CFI must train to the standard.
An in-flight or an on the ground engine fire is a type of emergency that will and must result in a landing. The FAA has established the follow for Single Engine aircraft, you must first consult your checklist:
switch the mixture to cutoff Set and Check
shut off the fuel shutoff valve Set and Check
master switch Off Set and Check
cabin heat/air Off Set and Check
airspeed use emergency descent (Va) Check
800 feet AGL slow to approach Check
On the ground exit plane ASAP
Notice that they don’t care about gear. They assume the landing is off field and gear is not an option. The idea is to get the people out of the aircraft ASAP. The dive is at Va, that’s not fast in most aircraft. Va will ensure you don’t pull the wings off . it’s not to put the fire out, it’s to get you in a position to land and get out and ways from the aircraft.