Piper Warrior Flight Maneuvers
Piper PA-28 Warrior III · V Speeds Reference
Overview
This document outlines flight maneuvers and V-speed references for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III, intended for training and proficiency purposes. It includes detailed procedures for various flight maneuvers such as slow flight, stalls, steep turns, and more. Each maneuver is accompanied by specific altitude, airspeed, and power settings to ensure safe and effective training. The document also provides a comprehensive list of V-speeds critical for the operation of the Warrior III, which pilots should be familiar with for safe flight operations.
- VY (Best Rate of Climb) = 79 KIAS
- VX (Best Angle of Climb) = 63 KIAS
- VSO (Stall Speed, Landing Configuration) = 44 KIAS
- VFE (Max Flaps Extended Speed) = 103 KIAS
- VNO (Max Structural Cruising Speed) = 126 KIAS
- VNE (Never Exceed Speed) = 160 KIAS
- VG (Best Glide Speed) = 73 KIAS
Document
Source
Originally published by www.flymankato.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- V Speeds Reference
- Year
- 2018
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 120 KB
- Publisher
- www.flymankato.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 73
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 50
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 44
V-speeds
- VX
- 63
- VY
- 79
- VFE
- 103
- VNE
- 160
- VNO
- 126
- VS1
- 50
- VSO
- 44
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Slow Flight (Landing Configuration)
This section details the procedure for performing slow flight in landing configuration at an altitude of 2000 feet AGL minimum. Pilots should maintain a throttle setting of 1700 RPM and pitch to maintain a target airspeed of 49 KIAS, adjusting trim as necessary. Recovery involves reducing pitch, applying maximum power, and retracting flaps in stages.
Power Off Stalls (Landing Configuration)
The procedure for power off stalls is outlined, requiring an altitude of 2000 feet AGL minimum. The maneuver begins with a throttle reduction to idle while maintaining altitude to induce a stall. Recovery involves reducing pitch, applying maximum power, and retracting flaps in stages to regain control.
Warrior V-Speeds
The document lists the V-speeds for the Piper PA-28 Warrior III: VY (Best Rate of Climb) is 79 KIAS, VX (Best Angle of Climb) is 63 KIAS, VSO (Stall Speed in Landing Configuration) is 44 KIAS, VS (Stall Speed Clean) is 50 KIAS, VFE (Max Flaps Extended Speed) is 103 KIAS, VNO (Max Structural Cruising Speed) is 126 KIAS, VNE (Never Exceed Speed) is 160 KIAS, VA (Maneuvering Speed) is between 88 and 111 KIAS, and VG (Best Glide Speed) is 73 KIAS.
Steep Turns
This section describes the steep turns maneuver, requiring an altitude of 2000 feet AGL minimum and a throttle setting of 2300-2400 RPM. The recommended airspeed is 90 KIAS, with bank angles of 50 degrees for commercial and 45 degrees for private pilots. The procedure includes rolling out on the initial heading within 10 degrees.
Full document text
Revised: 8/27/2018 Piper Warrior Flight Maneuvers 1 Piper Warrior Flight Maneuvers North Star Aviation Minnesota State University, Mankato Slow Flight (Landing Configuration) Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Throttle................................................................1700RPM Pitch to Maintain Altitude Below 103 KIAS....................................Flaps 40o (One Notch at a Time) Throttle.................................Increase to Maintain Altitude (1800-2000 RPM) Pitch........................................Maintain Stall Speed +10/-0 (Target 49 KIAS) Trim....................................................Adjust As Necessary Recovery: Smoothly Reduce Pitch Throttle...............................................Max Power Flaps.................................................................25o Pitch for minimal loss of altitude Positive Rate...........................................Flaps 10o ............................................Flaps 0o Accelerate.......................................VY (79 KIAS) Return to Cruise Flight 90 KIAS Slow Flight (Takeoff Configuration) Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Throttle...............................................................1500 RPM Pitch to Maintain Altitude Throttle.................................Increase to Maintain Altitude (1800-2000RPM) Pitch........................................................Stall Speed +10/0 (Target 55 KIAS) Trim.....................................................Adjust as Necessary Recovery: Smoothly Reduce Pitch Throttle...............................................Max Power Pitch for minimal loss of altitude Positive Rate.................................Verify Flaps 0o Accelerate.......................................VY (79 KIAS) Return to Cruise Flight 90 KIAS Ground Reference Altitude.......................................................600-1000’AGL Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Area..........................................Identify Pos. Landing Area Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS Enter Maneuver on Downwind Heading Perform to Applicable Test Standards Power Off Stalls (Landing Configuration) Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Throttle................................................................1700RPM Pitch to Maintain Altitude Below 103 KIAS....................................Flaps 40o (One Notch at a Time) Enter Normal Descent to Land ………..........................................Throttle to Idle Maintain Altitude to Induce a Stall Recovery: Smoothly Reduce Pitch Throttle...............................................Max Power Flaps.................................................................25o Pitch for minimal loss of altitude Positive Rate...........................................Flaps 10o ............................................Flaps 0o Accelerate.......................................VY (79 KIAS) Return Original Altitude & Airspeed 90 KIAS Power On Stall (Takeoff Configuration) Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Throttle...............................................................1500 RPM Pitch to Maintain Altitude 63 KIAS..............................................Max Power Smoothly Increase Pitch to Induce a Stall Recovery: Smoothly Reduce Pitch Throttle..............................................Max Power Pitch for minimal loss of altitude Positive Rate.................................Verify Flaps 0o Accelerate.......................................VY (79 KIAS) Return to Cruise Flight 90 KIAS Steep Turns Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Throttle......................................................2300-2400RPM Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS Bank........................................................Commercial (50o) Private (45o) Trim...............................Roll Aft to Relieve Back Pressure Power...................................Increase to Maintain Airspeed Roll Out............................................Initial Heading+/- 10° Repeat Procedure in the opposite direction as necessary Return to Cruise Flight 90 KIAS Revised: 8/27/2018 Piper Warrior Flight Maneuvers 2 Eights on Pylons Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Area...................................................Clear of Obstructions Pivotal Altitude.....................................................GS2/11.3 Enter 45o to Downwind Pitch............................................Maintain Pivotal Altitude Perform 2 revolutions, one around each point Lazy Eights Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS (Increasing Pitch, Increasing Bank) 45o Point.......................................Max Pitch Up, 15o Bank (Decreasing Pitch, Increasing Bank) 90o Point............................................Level Pitch, 30o Bank (Decreasing Pitch, Decreasing Bank) 135o Point................................Max Pitch Down, 15o Bank (Increasing Pitch, Decreasing Bank) 180o Point Straight and Level Initial Heading +/- 10o Initial Altitude +/- 100’ Initial Airspeed +/- 10 KIAS Repeat in Opposite Direction Chandelles
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Altitude............................................2000’ AGL Minimum Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS Bank...............................................................................30o Throttle..............................................................Max Power Pitch.......................................................Gradually Increase 90o Point........................................................Max Pitch Up Maintain Pitch, Gradually Decrease Bank 180o Point Roll Out........................................+/- 10o Heading Pitch............................Maintain Without Stalling Airspeed.......................Maintain Just Above Stall Slowly decrease pitch to accelerate while holding altitude Return to Cruise Flight 90 KIAS Steep Spirals Altitude............................................4000’ AGL Minimum (Altitude enough to complete three turns. Consider DA) Pre-Maneuver Check...........................................Complete Airspeed................................................................90 KIAS Begin Maneuver on Downwind Heading Prior to being abeam the reference point Throttle............................................................Idle Pitch................................................VG (73 KIAS) Bank.....................................................................Up to 60o (Maintain Equal Radius) Each Upwind Heading - Clear the engine by adding power slowly up to 1700 RPM After 3rd Turn: Wings Level Heading +/- 10o Recovery Return to Cruise Flight Or Climb As Assigned Or Proceed With Simulate Power-Off Landing (No Lower than 500’ AGL) Warrior V-Speeds VY = 79 KIAS --- Best Rate of Climb VX = 63 KIAS --- Best Angle of Climb VSO = 44 KIAS --- Stall Speed (Landing Configuration) VS = 50 KIAS --- Stall Speed (Clean Configuration) VFE = 103 KIAS --- Maximum Flaps Extended Speed VNO = 126 KIAS --- Maximum Structural Cruising Speed VNE = 160 KIAS --- Never Exceed Speed VA = 88 – 111 KIAS --- Maneuvering Speed VG = 73 KIAS --- Best Glide Speed Archer V-Speeds VY = 76 KIAS --- Best Rate of Climb VX = 64 KIAS --- Best Angle of Climb VSO = 45 KIAS --- Stall Speed (Landing Configuration) VS = 50 KIAS --- Stall Speed (Clean Configuration) VFE = 102 KIAS --- Maximum Flaps Extended Speed VNO = 125 KIAS --- Maximum Structural Cruising Speed VNE = 154 KIAS --- Never Exceed Speed VA = 89 – 113 KIAS --- Maneuvering Speed VG = 76 KIAS --- Best Glide Speed