After adjusting the seat for pilot comfort, check to be sure that the seat is
securely latched by the two locking pins in the floor track by pushing back
and forth.
Both seat backs should be erect, and the seat belts and shoulder harness
should be fastened. Fasten the seat belts snugly around an empty seat.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tab. Insure proper flight control
movement and response. Both doors should be properly secured and
latched.
4.23 TAKEOFF
NORMAL
For takeoff, the elevator tab should be set slightly aft of neutral, with
the exact setting determined by the loading of the airplane. Allow the
airplane to accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just
enough to rotate to climb attitude. Premature or excessive raising of the
nose will result in a delayed takeoff. After takeoff, let the airplane accelerate
to the desired climb speed by lowering the nose slightly. Trying to pull the
airplane off the ground at too low an airspeed decreases controllability in the
event of an engine failure.
Normally, flaps are left up for takeoffs; however for short field takeoffs
and for takeoffs under such conditions as deep grass or a soft surface, total
distances can be reduced appreciably by lowering the flaps one notch and
rotating at a lower airspeed.
SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower the flaps one notch and apply full power before brake release.
Accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just enough to
rotate. Maintain the best angle of climb speed, 61 KIAS, until the obstacle
has been cleared. After obstacle clearance, accelerate to the best rate of
climb speed, 70 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps and continue to climb.
SHORT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE
Lower the flaps one notch and apply full power before brake release.
Accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just enough to
rotate. After breaking ground, accelerate to the best rate of climb speed, 70
KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps while climbing out.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
REVISED: MAY 10, 1982
4-19
After adjusting the seat for pilot comfort, check to be sure that the seat is
securely latched by the two locking pins in the floor track by pushing back
and forth.
Both seat backs should be erect, and the seat belts and shoulder harness
should be fastened. Fasten the seat belts snugly around an empty seat.
Exercise and set the flaps and trim tab. Insure proper flight control
movement and response. Both doors should be properly secured and
latched.
4.23 TAKEOFF
NORMAL
For takeoff, the elevator tab should be set slightly aft of neutral, with
the exact setting determined by the loading of the airplane. Allow the
airplane to accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just
enough to rotate to climb attitude. Premature or excessive raising of the
nose will result in a delayed takeoff. After takeoff, let the airplane accelerate
to the desired climb speed by lowering the nose slightly. Trying to pull the
airplane off the ground at too low an airspeed decreases controllability in the
event of an engine failure.
Normally, flaps are left up for takeoffs; however for short field takeoffs
and for takeoffs under such conditions as deep grass or a soft surface, total
distances can be reduced appreciably by lowering the flaps one notch and
rotating at a lower airspeed.
SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Lower the flaps one notch and apply full power before brake release.
Accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just enough to
rotate. Maintain the best angle of climb speed, 61 KIAS, until the obstacle
has been cleared. After obstacle clearance, accelerate to the best rate of
climb speed, 70 KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps and continue to climb.
SHORT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE
Lower the flaps one notch and apply full power before brake release.
Accelerate to 53 KIAS, and ease back on the control wheel just enough to
rotate. After breaking ground, accelerate to the best rate of climb speed, 70
KIAS, and slowly retract the flaps while climbing out.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION 4
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
NORMAL PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
REPORT: 2126
REVISED: MAY 10, 1982
4-19