Scary? Not really. I usually don't pull the throttle all the way back until I have the runway made.
This is spread out over three or four years.

On the other hand, maybe that's why I'm uncomfortable at the slow flight regimen - like circling Lake Parker for hours at 1200' and 115 mph (OK, OK, so I took a break for maybe 1/2 hour from the holding pattern - flew up to Zephyr Hills and chatted with some guys there).

Finn

David Leonard wrote:

Yeouch!  Half a dozen?  That is quite scary Finn.  Especially on short
final!  Glad you are OK.

David Leonard
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Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 8:20 PM
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Engine out

Had my most public engine out today as my engine quit on tight turn to
final into Sun'n'Fun.
Had to be pushed the last few yards off the runway onto the taxiway by
    

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couple of red-shirted controllers.
Engine started about one minute later sitting on the ground.

I'm now convinced (after about half a dozen such engine outs) that the
constant velocity Mikuni carbs ARE susceptible to icing.

It's always been after steep descents (lots of cool air), throttle all
the way back.

Finn


    

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