Why do pattern guys do this?
I have a friend here who does that all the time. I keep telling him that if I wanted to have to carry the model back I would get out my free flight models! This is R/C after all, you're supposed to bring the model back to you!
Right Troy?
Practicing I never shut off the engine unless I have to. Saves time being able to taxi back, and I want to get my model off the runway as soon as I can.