Takeoff - Piper PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR II
4.23 TAKEOFF (See charts in Section 5)
The normal takeoff technique is conventional. The 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 45 to 55 KlAS depending on
the weight of the aircraft and ease back on the control wheel to rotate to
climb attitude. Premature raising of the nose or raising it to an excessive
angle· will result in a delayed takeoff. After takeoff, let the airplane accelerate
to the desired climb speed by lowering the nose slightly.
Takeoffs are normally made with flaps up; however, for short field
takeoffs and for takeoffs under difficult conditions, such as deep grass or a
soft surface, total distances can be reduced appreciably by lowering the
flaps to 25° and rotating at lower airspeed.
A short field takeoff is accomplished without flaps by applying full
power before brake release; lift off at 40-52 KIAS (depending on weight) and
accelerate to and maintain 44-57 KIAS (depending on weight) past obstacle
and climb out at 79 KIAS.
A short field takeoff with an obstacle clearance is accomplished by first
lowering the flaps to 25°. Apply full power before brake release and accel-
erate to 40-52 KIAS (depending on weight) and rotate. Accelerate to and
maintain 44-57 KIAS (depending on weight) until obstacle clearance is
attained. After the obstacle has been cleared, accelerate to 79 KIAS and then
slowly retract the flaps.
Takeoff from a soft field with an obstacle clearance requires the use of
25° flaps. Accelerate the airplane and lift the nose gear off as soon as possible
and lift off at the lowest possible airspeed. Accelerate just above the ground
to 52 KIAS to climb past obstacle clearance height. Continue climbing while
accelerating to the best rate of climb speed, 79 KIAS and slowly retract the
flaps.
For a soft field takeoff without an obstacle to clear, extend the flaps 25°,
accelerate the airplane and lift the nose gear off as soon as possible. Lift off
at the lowest possible airspeed. Accelerate just above the ground to the best
rate of climb speed, 79 KIAS, and retract the flaps while climbing out.
REPORT: VB-1180
4-20
ISSUED: AUGUST
~3,
1982