Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche — V Speeds Reference

This document serves as a standardization manual for the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, focusing on multi-engine land ratings. It is intended for flight instructors and students preparing for multi-engine training. The manual outlines essential flight maneuvers, operating procedures, and safety guidelines specific to the PA-30. Key topics include normal and short field takeoffs, traffic pattern operations, single-engine approaches, and emergency procedures. The manual emphasizes the importance of maintaining control and situational awareness during flight training, particularly in multi-engine scenarios.

• Safe single-engine operating speed (VSSE) is 97 MPH.
• Traffic pattern departure speed is 120 MPH; final approach speed is 105 MPH.
• Normal climb speed (VY) is 112 MPH; climb power settings are 24" MP and 2400 RPM.
• Single-engine approach speed should be at least 105 MPH (VYSE).
• Emergency descent procedures require maintaining a descent speed of 150 MPH.