SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower the flaps one notch. Apply power with brakes released. Ease
back on the control wheel just enough to raise the nose wheel from the
ground as soon as possible, and lift off at the lowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above the ground to the best angle of climb speed, 61 KIAS,
to climb past the obstacle. After obstacle clearance, accelerate to the best
rate of climb speed, 70 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps and continue to
climb.
SOFT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE
Lower the flaps one notch. Apply power with brakes released. Ease
back on the control wheel just enough to raise the nose wheel from the
ground as soon as possible, and lift off at the lowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above the ground to the best rate of climb speed, 70 KIAS.
Slowly retract the flaps while climbing out.
4.25 CLIMB
The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at 70 KIAS. The
best angle of climb may be obtained at 61 KIAS. At lighter than gross
weight these speeds are reduced somewhat.
When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump should be
turned off, and the fuel pressure checked.
4.27 CRUISING
The cruising speed is determined by many factors, including power
setting, altitude, temperature, loading and equipment installed in the
airplane.
The normal maximum cruising power is 75% of the rated horsepower
of the engine Airspeeds, which may be obtained at various altitudes, and
power settings can be determined from the performance graphs provided by
Section 5.
Use of the mixture control in cruising flight reduces fuel consumption
significantly, especially at higher altitudes, and also reduces lead deposits
when the alternate fuels are used. During letdown and low power flight
operations, it may be necessary to lean because of excessively rich mixture.
SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
4-20
REVISED: DECEMBER 18, 1978
SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower the flaps one notch. Apply power with brakes released. Ease
back on the control wheel just enough to raise the nose wheel from the
ground as soon as possible, and lift off at the lowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above the ground to the best angle of climb speed, 61 KIAS,
to climb past the obstacle. After obstacle clearance, accelerate to the best
rate of climb speed, 70 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps and continue to
climb.
SOFT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE
Lower the flaps one notch. Apply power with brakes released. Ease
back on the control wheel just enough to raise the nose wheel from the
ground as soon as possible, and lift off at the lowest possible airspeed.
Accelerate just above the ground to the best rate of climb speed, 70 KIAS.
Slowly retract the flaps while climbing out.
4.25 CLIMB
The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at 70 KIAS. The
best angle of climb may be obtained at 61 KIAS. At lighter than gross
weight these speeds are reduced somewhat.
When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump should be
turned off, and the fuel pressure checked.
4.27 CRUISING
The cruising speed is determined by many factors, including power
setting, altitude, temperature, loading and equipment installed in the
airplane.
The normal maximum cruising power is 75% of the rated horsepower
of the engine Airspeeds, which may be obtained at various altitudes, and
power settings can be determined from the performance graphs provided by
Section 5.
Use of the mixture control in cruising flight reduces fuel consumption
significantly, especially at higher altitudes, and also reduces lead deposits
when the alternate fuels are used. During letdown and low power flight
operations, it may be necessary to lean because of excessively rich mixture.
SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
4-20
REVISED: DECEMBER 18, 1978
