wrote on Jun 19^th, 2006 at 11:38am:

FYI -- this is also a real world C-130 procedure as with all turboprops - civilian and military - as this gives you efficient RPMs to perform a quick go-around if needed.

Just quick clarification on that point. The C-130 is actually RPM governed automatically (based on turbine speed/load). The RUN detent is just that, RUN.

Your 'flameout' is from the Condition levers being pulled into the Ground Stop area, which, as Chris pointed out, doesn't matter in the air, but when you touch down, the ground contact switches (gear weight) activate the fuel cut and there you go. The only time you need to move the condition levers in the air is to either AIR START or FEATHER the engine.