Piper WARRIOR III PA-28-161 Pilot Operating Handbook page 189

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
10.1 GENERAL
This section provides operating tips of particular value in the operation
of the WARRIOR III.
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 55 KIAS under normal conditions.
Trying to pull the airplane off the ground at too low an airspeed
decreases the controllability of the airplane in the event of engine
failure.
(c) Flaps may be lowered at airspeeds up to 103 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 not to 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 the reflected light can produce spatial
disorientation. Strobe lights should not be used in close proximity
to the ground such as during taxiing, takeoff or landing.
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1994
SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS
SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS
REPORT: VB-1565
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