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Thanks everyone. I am new at this and didnt realize GPSS is missing. I will give this a new try tomorrow. Russ

OK, bear in mind I have been training a long time in a G1000 and am learning the KLN and KAP...so here goes a stupid question. When in NAV mode and you transition from point A to point B and the KLN is flashing its turn anticipation at you is the pilot suppose to realign the CDI to the new course and turn the bug to the new course? So basically the KAP 100 keeps you tracking straight on a heading but you must manipulate the turns through the heading bug? (if the answer is yes, perhaps this should have been a private message) Thanks

Thanks Paul. Yes I have a KG107 with heading bug and two KX155 for CDI. The top KX155 is an ILS and the bottom is a VOR/LOC. The CDI on the bottom (VOR/LOC) is the one to use in GPS mode. I can be flying in heading mode while setting the GPS in the KLN94. Then press NAV and adjust the KX155 CDI to the new desired track. Then within 5 seconds I adjust the heading bug on the KG107 to match the CDI. The plane will steer to the new CDI/Heading and go past it about 10-15 degrees. Then it will slowly, very slowly attempt to fly back to the CDI/Heading about 1 degree every 4-5 seconds. Last night I set up a GPS approach, got ATC cleared to the first point. I had the GPS approach loaded, pressed NAV, moved the CDI to the desired track and set the heading bug on the CDI course. The plane turned toward the new heading and blew past the first GPS approach point. My IFR instructor has many hours with the KAP100 and KLN and thinks there is something wrong with the unit. I think it must be something between the KX155, the KAP100 and the KLN94 not reading the DTK. I am going to label it in-op I think. Thanks!

Guys I wonder if anyone can help me with a KAP 100 autopilot question. I am trying to finish up my instrument ticket in my M20J which I have owned a few months. It has a KAP 100 autopilot working with a KLN94. I plan to go to the GTN soon but want to get the IFR out of the way before the 3-4 week downtime for new avionics (and interior). My KAP seems to fly through the intersections and not aggressively grab the new track. I say aggressively because if for example I start out in HDG mode and change to NAV, turn the heading bug to the new CDI course it will roll towards the new course and eventually come close to tracking the new course after shooting past the desired track. Then in about 1 degree every 4-5 seconds it will creep back to the desired track. I have to fly a GPS approach with autopilot for my checkride. When in APR mode it flies right past the turn. HDG bug works fine by the way. I have some choices, have a mechanic disable and mark the autopilot disabled, fix the autopilot, or put it in the shop for avionics upgrades for a month. Has anyone had issues like this with their KAP 100? Hopefully it is something simple. Thanks, Russ

Congrats on the buy. All American is a great outfit. I too purchased my M20J through Jimmy and David. They own and also broker planes. In my case it was a broker deal. They treat you well and want to make sure you come back to trade or buy another. Many of their customers are repeat buyers. Both Jimmy and David can hook you up with just about any Mooney resource you need regarding Mooneys.

Thanks so much. I will use these. Do you do flaps down, gear down, 18" a couple of NM before FAF?

I am a relatively new Mooney M20J owner and recently switched my IFR training from a C-172 to the Mooney. Can anyone please comment on your best speeds for approach training maneuvers and for IFR approach patterns? I have been told 90 KTS at 18 inches is a good setting to accomplish. Thanks, Russ

Great idea thanks. Right speaker grill. I have 3 sonalerts there and will check them. Thanks!

I have an '87 M20J and am trying to find out which horn is the stall horn as it currently is not working. I think the shop missed it on my pre-buy. The horns are relatively inexpensive so I figured I would just replace the Mallory SC628 horn and at least take that out of the equation. Can anyone tell me how I can identify the stall horn? Thanks, Russ

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