At 12:06 PM 12/21/2005, you wrote: >Colin I think I'd rather have your setup than one that goes wide open. One >specific instance where this comes in handy would be short final. Stuck wide >open could be a bitch since you'd have to shut down and dead stick the >landing. >Doug Rupert
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A spring loaded wide open failure would at least get you to an airport where you could "dead stick" the landing by killing the ignition. Much better then trying to find a landing spot in a pine forest or a corn field !! Larry Flesner