PIPER COMANCHE PA-24-250 Built 1962-1964
REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel  

2,900 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

VNE - Never Exceed Speed

227 MPH   197 KIAS

VNO - Max Structural Cruising Speed

190 MPH   165 KIAS

Cruse Speed

182 MPH   158 KIAS

VA - Maneuvering Speed

144 MPH    125 KIAS

VFE – Flap Extension Speed

125 MPH    109 KIAS

Normal Climb Out Speeds

100 –110 MPH      87 - 96 KIAS

VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed (sea level)

105 MPH     91 KIAS / 1350 FPM

Best Glide Speed (Flaps Up – Zero Wind)

100 MPH     87 KIAS

VX - Best Angle-of-Climb Speed (sea level)

86 MPH       75 KIAS

Short Field Approach Speed (Full Flaps)

85 MPH       74 KIAS

VS - Stalling Speed (max weight, flaps up)

70 MPH       61 KIAS

VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration

61 MPH       53 KIAS

Maximum Crosswind Velocity

29 MPH       25 KTS

Useful Load / Range

1210 Lbs / 790 SM

Maximum Flap Placard Speeds

Flaps degrees   

KIAS

10

125 MPH      109 KIAS

Full Down  

85 MPH        74 KIAS

 

Balked Landing

96 MPH        83 KIAS  (Half Flaps)

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.