Training Manual Piper P28A | Issue date 01-11-2024 V5.0
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Entry
Engine instruments green, set mixture, carb heat on
Select ± 1700 RPM and coordinate
Adjust nose position to maintain 105 KIAS
Trim to maintain attitude / airspeed
Airspeed 105 KIAS
Rate of descent = ± 800 feet/minute
Control airspeed with attitude
Maintaining
Look out
Attitude
Instruments
Exit
Carb heat off
Select ± 2350 RPM at ± 20 ft before desired altitude
Set straight and level, coordinate
Trim for straight and level flight
Cruise Descent (105 KIAS)
Objectives
To enter the descent from straight and level flight
To maintain a coordinated descent at a constant speed (105 KIAS) in a constant direction
To level off at desired altitudes
Note: Variation in ROD, each ± 100 RPM = ± 100 feet/minute
POWER
ATTITUDE
TRIM
POWER
ATTITUDE
TRIM