> When approaching the
> airport you can slow down very easily by starting your GUMP on the 45.
The
> prop of flat pitch really slows you down so as soon as practical take out
> the pitch and the plane slows down quite quickly.
>
> Bob Smiley
> N94RJ
>


Yes it will Bob, but my mechanic tells me that technique is not  good for
the engine. Not sure exactly why. Sez that the engine should be turning the
prop, not the prop turning the engine. Something about de-tuning?  Anybody
have a better handle on this than I do?

Bill
harrelson@erols.com
N5ZQ  LNC2  O-320  VA42  Fredericksburg, VA