Ed wrote:

"I would recommend that if you are uncertain about it cooling in the air,
then have your mind set to
make a 1 circuit of the traffic pattern and set her down."

To Echo this idea:  For my first flight I planned 1.  Use WOT until I
retracted flaps at 60kts.  2.  Reduce rpm to ~ 4000 or to an estimated
75kts. 3. Make a 45degree right turn and climb out to pattern altitude to be
able to make the "impossible turn" back to the field if needed.  4.  Monitor
temperatures and  go from there.  As it worked out, I was so overwhelmed
with all that happens in that intense time, so I forgot to turn right and
made a more normal 500fpm climb in the pattern but at reduced power.  This
kept coolant temps to 205  and I made the one circuit  and landed so long
you would not believe that the plane could stop on the grass.   But it did,,
Whew!   Temp came down in descent to under 200.

It really pays to mentally rehearse every step and eventuality even if you
don't do it perfectly.
Regards,
Tommy James<><