PIPER COMANCHE PA-24-400 Built 1964-1965
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  

3,600  lbs


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

VNE - Never Exceed Speed

250 MPH   217 KIAS

VNO - Max Structural Cruising Speed

223 MPH   194 KIAS

Cruse Speed

212 MPH   184 KIAS

VA - Maneuvering Speed

160 MPH   139 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)

120 MPH    104 KIAS / 1600 FPM

Best Glide Speed (Flaps Up – Zero Wind)

115 MPH    100 KIAS

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

92 MPH       80 KIAS

Short Field Approach Speed (Full Flaps)

89 MPH       77 KIAS

VS - Stalling Speed (max weight, flaps up)

78 MPH       68 KIAS

VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration

68 MPH       59 KIAS

Maximum Crosswind Velocity

29 MPH       25 KTS

Useful Load / Range

1490 Lbs / 1310 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.