Piper ARCHER II - Operating Tips; Learn to trim for takeoff; Best speed for takeoff; Flaps may be lowered

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION * SECTION 10
PA-28-181, ARCHER II OPERATING TIPS |
SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS |
10.1 GENERAL
This section provides operating tips of particular value in the operation |
of Archer II.
10.3 OPERATING TIPS ; |
(a) Learn to trim for takeoff so that only a very light back pressure on
the control wheel is required to lift the airplane off the ground.
(b) The best speed for takeoff is about 53 KIAS under norma! condi-
. tions. Trying to pull the airplane off the ground at too low an air-
speed decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of
engine failure.
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 102 KIAS. To reduce flap
operating loads, it is desirable to have the airplane at a slower speed
before extending the flaps. The flap step will not support weight if
the flaps are in any extended position. The flaps must be placed in
the “UP” position before they will lock and support weight on the
step.
(d) Before attempting to reset any circuit breaker, allow a two to five
minute cooling off period.
(e) Before starting the engine, check that all radio switches, light
switches and the pitot heat switch are in the off position so as notto
create an overloaded condition when the starter is engaged.
(f} Anti-collision lights should not be operating when flying through
cloud, fog or haze, since reflected light can produce spacial dis-
orientation. Strobe lights should not be used in close proximity to
the ground such as during taxiing, takeoff or landing.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
REVISED: JUNE 29, 1984 10-1