Climb Co; Cruising - Piper ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION ' SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER II NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.23 TAKEOFF
The normal takeoff technique is conventional for the Archer II. 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 48 to 53 KIAS
depending on the weight of the aircraft and ease back on the control wheel to
rotate to climb attitude.
The procedure used for a short field takeoff with an obstacle clearance
or a soft field takeoff differs slightly from the normal technique. The flaps
should be lowered to 25° (second notch). Allow the aircraft to accelerate to
41 to 49 KIAS depending on the aircraft weight and rotate the aircraft to
climb attitude. After breaking ground, accelerate to 45 to 54 KIAS,
depending on aircraft weight. Continue to climb while accelerating to the
flaps-up rate of climb speed, 76 KIAS if no obstacle is present or 64 KIAS if
obstacle clearance is a consideration. Slowly retract the flaps while climbing
out.
4.25 CLIMB
The best rate of climb at gross weight will be obtained at 76 KIAS. The
best angle of climb may be obtained at 64 KIAS. At lighter than gross
weight these speeds are reduced somewhat. For climbing en route, a speed of
87 KIAS is recommended. This will produce better forward speed and
increased visibility over the nose during the climb.
When reaching the desired altitude, the electric fuel pump may be turned
off.
4.27 CRUISING
The cruising speed of the Archer II is determined by many factors,
including power setting, altitude, temperature, loading and equipment
installed in the airplane.
The normal maximum cruising power is 75% of the rated horsepower of
the engine. Airspeeds which may be obtained at various altitudes and power
settings can be determined from the performance graphs provided by
Section 5.