Enroute Climb; Normal Landing - Van's Aircraft RV-7A Pilot Operating Handbook

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3. Throttle – FULL OPEN (check RPM)
4. Brakes – RELEASE
5. Elevator– ROTATE at 55 KIAS
6. Climb – 70 KIAS until clear

ENROUTE CLIMB

1. Airspeed – 90-100 KIAS
2. Throttle – 2700 RPM max
3. Fuel Pump – OFF at 1000 feet AGL
4. Fuel Pressure – CHECK
5. Autopilot—ENGAGE >800 AGL as needed
6. CHT—monitor
CRUISE
1. Throttle – 2100-2700 RPM
2. Mixture – LEAN
3. Terrain Alert Layer—ON for night flight
DESCENT/BEFORE LANDING
1. Shoulder Harnesses—SECURE
2. Fuel Selector—to fullest tank
3. Mixture—ADJUST for altitude
4. Terrain Alert Layer—OFF for night landings
5. Autopilot—OFF
6. Fuel Pump--ON
7. Carb Heat—ON when reducing power
8. Landing Lights—as needed
LANDING

NORMAL LANDING

1. Downwind—85 KIAS
2. Flaps—10° opposite touchdown
3. Flaps—20° on base
4. Base—75 KIAS
5. Flaps—full or as desired on final
6. Final approach—70 KIAS
Rev 4 12/29/19
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