Teacherjh wrote:
If you leave the
prop in the normal cruise position and pull the throttle, the plane
sinks like a brick. When you pull the prop lever back, you'll instantly
feel the plane leap forward.


Tried that in our Dakota. DIdn't feel much difference at all.


In the Mooney it's like cutting loose an anchor. "leap forward" is a good
description of the feeling.

Dave
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