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Phoenix FlyersAircraft Performance
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The following is intended for personal use by members of Phoenix Flyers or by anyone who flies aircraft of the same make and model. It may be printed, but it may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purpose. Unless noted otherwise, all information has been derived form the Aircraft Flight Manuals. Before any flight, each pilot should verify all performance information in the aircraft's POH.
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| Archer PA28-181 (knots) |
Arrow PA28R-201 (knots) |
Comanche PA24-260 (mph) |
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| VS0 | 49 | 55 | 67 |
| VS1 | 55 | 60 | 75 |
| VX (Gear up, Flaps up) VX (Gear down, Flaps up) |
64 - |
78 72 |
87 77 |
| VY (Gear up, Flaps up) VY (Gear down, Flaps up) |
76 - |
90 78 |
111 97 |
| Enroute Climb | 87 | 104 | 130 |
| VA (At Gross Weight) VA (At Empty Weight) |
113 @ 2550 lbs 89 @ 1634 lbs |
118 @ 2750 lbs 96 @ 1865 lbs |
146* @ 3100 lbs 109* @ 1718 lbs |
| VFE | 102 | 103 | 125 (Rec. 100) |
| VLE | - | 129 | 150 (Rec. 125) |
| VLO (Retracting) VLO (Extending) |
- - |
107 129 |
150 (Rec. 125) 150 (Rec. 125) |
| Best Glide | 76 | 79 | 90 / 105 ** |
| VNE | 154 | 183 | 222 |
| VNO | 125 | 146 | 180 |
| Fuel (Total) Fuel (Usable) Fuel (Tabs/Inboards - Usable) |
50 48 36 |
77 72 50 |
90 86 56 |
| 75% Power (at 3000 feet) - Fuel Flow (Best power / economy) - Speed |
2520 RPM 10.5 / 8.8 115 |
24.7" 2400 RPM 11.6 / 10.2 135 |
24" 2400 RPM 16.5 / 14.1 175 |
| 65% Power (at 3000 feet) - Fuel Flow (Best power / economy) - Speed |
2380 RPM 9.0 / 7.6 105 |
22.2" 2400 RPM 10.4 / 9.2 125 |
21.6" 2400 PM 14.8 / 12.2 165 |
| Service Ceiling | 13,650 | 16,000 | 20,000 |
| Gross Weight Max. Landing Weight |
2550 - |
2750 - |
3100 2945 |
| Normal Takeoff ** - Flaps - Rotate at - Climb at VY |
0° 60 76 |
0° 70 90 |
0° 80 111 |
| Short Takeoff ** - Flaps - Pull Back at - Off Ground at - Cross obstacle at VBS |
25° 46 49 54 |
25° 56 59 62 |
15° 75 77 87 (1.3 VS0) |
| Normal Landing ** - Downwind - Abeam Touch Down Point - Base - Final |
1900 RPM 1400 RPM, 80 kts 75 70 |
18", 2500 RPM 12", 85 kts 80 75 |
16", 2500 RPM 16", 110 MPH 100 90 |
| Short Landing (Extend Downwind 5 sec.) - Downwind - Abeam Touch Down Point - Base - Final |
1900 RPM 1600 RPM, 80 kts 75 66 |
18", 2500 RPM 14", 85 kts 80 70 |
16", 2500 RPM 14", 110 MPH 100 85 |
* Calculated from stall speed and load factor.
** Best Endurance / Best Range
Copyright 1996-98 Neil Tracht