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I've heard of the scenario happening to a couple of pilots where they tried to climb over mountains (10,000 feet ) and as they started to make their descent the throttle got stuck at full power as they tried to reduce power. The cable snapped, or the screw came loose. They had no other option...

What did it sound like as it went out and when it was out? Did the propeller keep windmilling?

Jeff in the scenario that either one or both went out and you were gliding down in a remote area where you had no choice but to put it down on water... I gather if it had wheels it would be a hell of a rough landing and the tail would likely flip over the nose, and then sink, do you agree with...

If just one went out, what are the audible and visual signs - a reduction in power and the plane shaking?

Hi, curious to know if one magneto goes out in flight, could the second follow? And if both went, would the engine just cut out ( zero sound) and you would just drop? Could you survive with both out?

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