On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 21:38:31 -0500, Lisa wrote:

Perhaps this doesn't matter much for a non-turbocharged engine,
but an instructor says that it is best to idle the engine at
1,000 RPM for a few moments before Mixtu Idle Cut-Off at that
RPM to shut down.

The POH says throttle full aft, then mixture cut-off to shut
down.

Which is best?

On hot days, the O-300 in the 'Hawk tends to diesel on after you pull
the mixture. Opening the throttle a little makes it stop.

Don