wrote:

Man, even back when I was flying RC planes a lot, I always did a full
power extended engine test before flying a new model, and would tilt
the nose of the plane up, and down through the vertical to make sure
that it wouldn't cut out.

I used to fly a lot of r/c, as well! I know exactly what you're
talking about.

How many times have you seen someone faff with a poorly running engine
for 1/2 hour+, then fly it anyway, resulting in a destroyed model? G
I've seen it far more often than I care to remember.

You'd think in a full scale craft people would be more aware of the
consequences.