Piper CHEROKEE D - Page 32

SECTION Ill CHEROKEE "D"
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.
STALL SPEED TABLE
Angle of Bank
Flaps 40°
Flaps Retracted
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57 MPH
67 MPH
20°
59 MPH
69MPH
40°
65 MPH
77
MPH
60°
81 MPH
95 MPH
Power Off- Gross Weight 2400 lbs.
CRUISING
The cruising speed is determined by many factors including
power
setting, altitude, temperatUre, loading and equipment in-
stalled on the airplane.
The normal cruising power is 75% of the rated horsepower
of the engine. True airspeeds which may be obtained at various
altitudes and power settings can be determined from the charts
in Section IV of this handbook.
Use of the mixture control in cruising flight reduces fuel
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