ORIGINAL: combatpigg
When the plane is low on fuel, gain altitude, then wait for the engine to die on its' own, then land it. Unless you are late for work, this has always worked for me.
Especially at the rate these things suck fuel - I use an 8oz Jett tank and the flight time is just about right. Mind you, despite setting the prop at 10 to 4, quarter to 3 and wherever else in that area, the prop still binds on compression now and then and I bust props about every 3-4 flights. I haven't counted the number of flights on mine, but it is somewhere around 30, and the engine is still pretty snug up top when cold.
However, mine also will shut off at the Tx, so something is up with this one. I'll look at mine and see what might be up if I can.
MJD