Flight Conditions - Piper Twin Comanche B Owner's Handbook Manual

TWIN COMANCHE "B" SECTION III
13. The shape of the wing fuel cells is such that in certain
maneuvers the fuel may move away from the cell outlet. If the outlet is
uncovered, the fucl flow will Le mtctrupied and a teupurary loss of
power may result. Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of the
outlet by having adequate fuel in the cell selected and avoiding
maneuvers which could result in uncovering the outlet. Running turning
takeoffs should be avoided as fuel flow interruption may occur when
the main cell selected is less than one-quarter full. Prolonged slips or
skids in any pitch attitude or other unusual or abrupt maneuvers which
could cause uncovering of the fuel outlet must be avoided when the cell
Selected 15 fess than one-quarter tull,
14. Anti-collision lights should not be operating when flying
through overcast and clouds since reflected light can produce spacial
disorientation. Do not operate strobe lights when taxiing in the vicinity
of other aircraft.
15. The rudder pedals are suspended from a torque tube which
extends across the fuselage. The pilot should become familiar with the
proper positioning of his feet on the rudder pedals so as to avoid
interference with the torque tube when moving the rudder pedals or
operating the toe brakes.
FLIGHT CONDITIONS
Do not fly into marginal or deteriorating weather unless you are
equipped and qualified to fly as an instrument rated pilot under
instrument conditions. Before taking off on an instrument flight, or a
rlight at night or in marginal conditions, make sure all Instruments and
equipment are operating properly.
In mountainous terrain, maintain proper distance from the
mountains, especially in strong winds, which may cause extreme
downdrafts and turbulence.
Flight should be planned to avoid thunderstorm areas. In
conditions of extreme turbulence, reduce power to slow the airplane
below the design maneuvering speed of 162 miles per hour.
A further reduction of power will ease the stress to which the
airplane is subjected by virtue of turbulence. When flying in extreme
turbulence or strong vertical currents, using the autopilot, the
altitude-hold mode should not be used.
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