Why are the prop controls reversed from actual aircraft? Typically, after takeoff, a pilot will either climb out at max rpm and manifold, or reduce prop rpms and manifold for more efficient climb. The same goes for at cruise ... reduce rpm and manifold and airspeed will increase, as the prop, in max position, acts like a huge disk thus preventing increased performance. On landing, a pilot will increase the propeller rpm (creating that "disk" effect) and thus serving to reduce landing speed. In AH III, pilots only reduce rpm at cruise altitude to increase flight time available, or on landing, which is reversed from actual flight. Just asking is all.
