Posted for "Gliderguy89" <gliderguy89@earthlink.net>:

Rob,

I would think you'd be pulling the mixture WAY back on descent. I've
usually got just enough fuel flow to keep the engine firing - barely
enough to keep the plugs warm but way lean of peak. Rick  > flat-pitching the prop and pulling the
 > throttle to slow down our hotrods?

 > this works great!!! but watch your fuel pressure... I hafta pull the
 > mixture out abit when using this trick.