Training Manual Piper P28A | Issue date 01-11-2024 V5.0

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10

Climbing (85 KIAS)

Objectives

To initiate a climb from straight and level flight

To maintain a coordinated climb at a constant speed (85 KIAS) in a constant direction

To level off at desired altitudes

Entry

Engine instruments green, set mixture

Climb attitude, wings level

Full power at 85 KIAS, coordinate with rudder

Trim to maintain attitude

Airspeed 85 KIAS

Rate of climb = ± 800 feet/minute

Control airspeed with attitude

Maintaining

Look out (look out turns left / right during climb approx. every 500 ft)

Attitude

Instruments

Exit

Select and hold attitude for straight and level flight and coordinate, anticipate ± 20 ft in advance

Wait for airplane to accelerate ± 105 KIAS, set cruise power ± 2350 RPM, coordinate with rudder

Trim to maintain straight and level attitude