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Old 21st May 2007, 22:11
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barit1
 
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The old wives wisdom of always touching the propeller before moving manifold pressure is a ridiculous idea which is taught in ignorance...it has no valid reason for being taught, and is a false concept.
I'm sure there are engines (probably smaller ones) that will tolerate max throttle at low RPM at sea level - but not the big radials, especially those with older carburetors. Ask the oldtimer engine guys what they think of pilots that abuse the hardware this way.

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