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Originally Posted by Redroach
Also, when throttling down to sink before landing, I somehow freeeked my engines.. they didn't rev up properly anymore (when going to fine pitch for landing approach) and delievered no more power, leading to a crash 200m before the landing strip . Whats the proper procedure to prevent this? I think the engines got too cool during descent - maybe I should have re-activated carb heaters...
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You are right about the engines getting too cool during descent. My procedure is to close cowling flaps (radiator) and carefully monitor gauges conveniently located behind the pilot

and open flaps when temp goes above 200.