Piper CHEROKEE 180 E, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CHEROKEE " E " SECTION III
The take-off technique is conventional for the Cherokee.
The tab should be set slightly aft of neutral, with the exact
setting determined by the loading of the aircraft. Allow the air-
plane to accelerate to 50 to 60 MPH, then ease back on the
wheel enough to let the airplane fly itself off the ground. Pre-
mature raising of the nose, or raising it to an excessive angle
will result in a delayed take-off. After take-off let the aircraft
accelerate to the desired climb speed by lowering the nose
slightly.
Take-offs are normally made with flaps up. However, for
short field take-offs, and for take-offs under difficult conditions
such as deep grass or on a soft surface, distances can be re-
duced appreciably by lowering flaps to 25°.
CLIMB
The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at
85 MPH. The best angle of climb may be obtained at 74 MPH. At
lighter than gross weight these speeds are reduced somewhat.
For climbing en route a speed of 100 MPH is recommended. This
will produce better forward speed and increased visibility over
the nose during the climb.
STALLS
All controls are effective at speeds down through the stalling
speed, and stalls are gentle and easily controlled.
Stall speed chart on following page is at gross weight. Stall
speeds at lower weights will be correspondingly less.
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