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Originally Posted by multipilot
I only have relatively few hours in a pa28R-201. I haven't made a quick reference sheet yet.
Most of those are spot on... I'll put my own suggestions below yours... the Arrow is one of those planes where there are usually a couple of ways to make it work out. Just try them and see what works for you.
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8s on pylons - 2500 RPM and whatever manifold will hold Va
I find that 20''/2300RPM usually holds Va pretty well.
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Steep Spirals - Full prop and power to idle, gear down, 85 kts. reference stall speed configuration chart - be careful to avoid continuous ops between 1500 and 1900 RPM below 15" of manifold (i think that's the range anyway, if it even applies to your airplane)
Don't forget to clear your engine every 360 degrees of turn. If your Arrow is like the ones I've flown, you'll hear quite an impressive backfire =)
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Power off 180s - Full prop, power to idle, 79 kts. and find the runway quick.
There's another method to this where you initially pitch for 90 instead of 79, and then either add flaps sooner (if you're good on the point), or use that extra speed and ground effect to "help" your point (if you're short).
Another trick you can use if you're about to come up short is the flaps. When they are in the full down position, there's still about a quarter inch of travel in the handle. If you're about to come up short, pull the handle back and hold it and you'll float just enough.
I'd also suggest picking a point other than the numbers/end of the runway. That way, if you're just practicing, you can still land even if you're going to be a bit short, rather than spending all your focus on trying not to end up in the grass. Of course, on your checkride, it's usually a one-shot deal.
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Steep Turns - Full prop, power for Va (somewhere in the range of 22-25 inches)
I use 20''/2500RPM, normally works out pretty good. Bump the power up to about 22'' once you roll into the turn.
Also... don't forget that in the Arrow, you have no miror and no "window" check, so make sure you're extra vigilant about your GUMPS checks and gear light verification. The horn sounds below 14''MP, so try to keep your power above that when practicing maneuvers so you don't get used to hearing the horn and forget it.