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Thanks for the comments. With regards to the power and pitch changes, I find that "black back", and "blue up" are easier to remember, but they you have described it also seems helpful for remembering the right lever!
I'd be interested to know what procedures people use for leveling off and descending, and the associated speeds they get with the manifold pressure they set. For instance I use 23" and 2300 in the cruise, and I find 20" and 2500 works well in the circuit, what about everyone else?
Regards,
Rusty.