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    What to do with Prop in Engine Failure ? Why ?

    The POH for my plane (M20J) doesn't say anything about changing the prop control for engine failure in order to maximize glide. The POH just states the prop condition is "Windmilling". The Bonanza F33 POH does mention for best glide "Prop--Low RPM." I don't quite understand the physics of why...
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    Problem With AOPA Database in WingX

    Anyone else having the same issue ? When I update my databases in WingX my AOPA database still says (checking in "Status") that the AOPA database is expired Jun 25, 2015. Even if I delete and download database, same problem. Expired...
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    Avionics Batteries-Can pilot replace ?

    According 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A a pilot may replace and service batteries. Would that include changing a battery in an Electric Attitude Indicator with a backup battery ? Any thoughts ?
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    M20J Flap Speeds with graph

    I have a 1989 M20J and was always taught (and have confirmed in the POH) that Vfe is 115 KIAS, as indicated in the POH page 2-3. But on page 5-7 of the POH there is a graph labeled "AIRSPEED CALIBRATION-PRIMARY STATIC SYSTEM-FLAPS/GEAR DOWN" indicating that 15 degrees of flaps may be lowered...
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    Radar Services Terminated

    Let's say you are flying along VFR with flight following squawking 3456 and ATC says "November1234...Radar service terminated." or "November1234 resume own navigation. Radar service terminated. Frequency change approved". Should you change your squawk to 1200 in either or both of these...
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    M20J--When to start slowing down in a Mooney on an IFR Approach

    I just bought a Mooney M20J after flying a Piper Archer for about 500 hours. I never really worried about what speed to fly on an instrument approach. Whenever I got near the FAF I cut the power and soon added flaps and would soon be at final approach speed. That approach won't work in a Mooney...
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