RE: Pinch test
cruzomatic
Once I have an engine set, the last check I make before flying, on every flight, is to hold the model nose up at about 60 degrees. Open the throttle fully and wait for 10-15 seconds. The engine should continue to run unchanged. This test ensures that your mixture is not going to go lean on the climbout, worse time for an engine failure.
This test is not required on engines fitted with a pump.