(Corky Scott) wrote in message ...
Mixture? Some leave it in the lean position from
cruise all the way down to touchdown,...

If you were properly leaned for cruise at, say, 9,500 and you're
landing close to sea level, chances are good that the engine will die
from an excessively lean mixture if you try a go-around.

most go to full rich prior to
entering the pattern.

If you happen to be landing at a high altitude airport (particularly
in the summer) a full rich mixture could leave you in the trees, if
you should happen to attempt a go-around (seen it happen more than
once).

For landing, mixture should be set so that the engine will develop
full power in the event of a go-around. There's no single proper
position as the mixture requirements will vary greatly with airport
altitude and OAT.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)