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My CFII insists that I add fuel flow (move the Red knob in) as I reduce MP at level flight during the "Slow Down" phase to get slow enough to drop the gear on an approach. Level flight at 4000 MSL, (LOP at cruise but he says that doesn't matter). This doesn't seem correct. I am at the same density altitude, not starting down yet. Opinions please, and references to actual data or expert's articles such as Mike at Savvy articles would be really appreciated. Thanks, -mark
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As a new 110 hr pilot who transitioned to the C model 20 hours ago, I feel now decently comfortable getting from point A to point B and planning my descents in a way that is specific to this plane (I plan 4mi/1000 ft, 135-160mph, 500 ft/min, or a bit steeper if ending up high toward the end). 1-3 miles before entering the pattern, I do have to pull throttle way back and level off to get speed to 120 so I can drop the gear. This feels like the most inelegant part of my descent, and I'm not sure how compatible it would be with an instrument approach, since I have no exposure to the latter. My overall question is what habits should I focus on breaking, developing, or retaining right now that might ease my eventual instrument training? I probably won't get to start until next year sometime, but I hope to do a decent amount of flying between now and then and hope to have the right airplane handling skills (Mooney specific ones or in general) when the time comes. I know holding accurate altitude and heading is key, but what else? Should I practice using VORs whenever I can?
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