Piper SEMINOLE 2013 Pilot Operating Handbook page 342

SECTION 10
OPERATING TIPS
10.3 OPERATING TIPS (continued)
(f) 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.
(g) Anti-collision lights should not be operating when flying through
clouds, fog, or haze, since reflected light can produce spacial
disorientation. Strobe lights should not be used in close proximity to
the ground such as during taxiing, takeoff or landing.
(h) In an effort to avoid accidents, pilots should obtain and study the
safety related information made available in FAA publications such as
regulations, advisory circulars, Aviation News, AIM and safety aids.
(i) All pilots who plan to fly above 10,000 feet should take initial high
altitude physiological training and then take refresher training every
two or three years.
(j) Sluggish RPM control and propeller overspeed with poor RPM
recovery after rapid throttle application are indications that nitrogen
pressure in the propeller dome is low.
(k) Experience has shown that the training advantage gained by pulling a
mixture control or turning off the fuel to simulate engine failure at low
altitude is not worth the risk assumed, therefore it is recommended that
instead of using either of these procedures to simulate loss of power
at low altitude, the throttle be retarded slowly to idle position. A rapid
reduction in power (full throttle to idle in less than 2 seconds) may
be harmful to the engine. See Section 4 for power settings which are
recommended for simulated one engine operation.
REPORT: VB-2307
10-2
PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
ISSUED: June 5, 2013