MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (Just Flight) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rotation | 40-55 KIAS | Normal technique. Short field / obstacle clearance: 52 KIAS with flaps 25 |
| Vx | 63 KIAS | Best angle of climb, flaps up |
| Vy | 79 KIAS | Best rate of climb, flaps up |
| En route climb | 87 KIAS | Normal Procedures - Climb |
| Va | 111 KIAS | Manoeuvring at 2,325 lb; 88 KIAS at 1,531 lb. Also the turbulent air operating speed |
| Vfe | 103 KIAS | Maximum flap speed; top of the white arc |
| Vno | 126 KIAS | Top of the green arc, maximum structural cruising speed |
| Vne | 160 KIAS | Red line, maximum for all operations |
| Vso | 44 KIAS | Power off, full flaps, 2,325 lb. Bottom of the white arc |
| Vs1 | 50 KIAS | Maximum weight, flaps retracted. Bottom of the green arc |
| Normal descent | 100 KIAS | At 2,000 RPM, mixture full rich |
| Approach trim | 70 KIAS | Trim speed on the approach |
| Final approach | 63 KIAS | Flaps 40 degrees |
| Best glide | 73 KIAS | Power off, 2,325 lb, flaps 0. Slow to 63 KIAS for the shortest landing |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Ground check | 2,000 RPM |
| Idle after start | 800-1,200 RPM |
| Takeoff / Climb | Full throttle, 2,700 RPM red line |
| Cruise | 75 percent power maximum; approximately 2,400 RPM is the manual's typical tutorial setting. Refer to the Operating Data Manual for cruise power |
| Normal descent | 2,000 RPM at 100 KIAS, mixture full rich |
| Power off descent | Throttle closed; apply power every 1,500 ft to prevent excess cooling and plug fouling |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (UP) | Any | Cruise / climb / normal takeoff. The right flap locks over centre and acts as the cabin step |
| 10 deg | 103 KIAS max | First notch |
| 25 deg | 103 KIAS max | Short field / obstacle clearance takeoff (second notch) |
| 40 deg | 103 KIAS max | Final approach - 63 KIAS |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming O-320, 160 HP at 2,700 RPM, fixed-pitch propeller |
| Tachometer | Green 500-2,700 RPM, red line 2,700 RPM |
| Oil temperature | Green 75-245 degF (24-118 degC), red line 245 degF (118 degC) |
| Oil pressure | Green 60-90 PSI; min red line 25 PSI, max red line 100 PSI; caution 25-60 PSI idle and 90-100 PSI start/warm-up |
| Fuel pressure | Green 0.5-8 PSI, red line 8 PSI |
| Vacuum | Green 4.8-5.1 in Hg, red line 6.0 in Hg |
| Oil capacity | 8 US quarts |
| Load factor | +3.8 G; no inverted manoeuvres approved. Aerobatics and spins not approved |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 50 US gal total, 48 usable (24 per tank), 2 unusable |
| Fuel selector | OFF / LEFT / RIGHT only - no BOTH position |
| Tank management | Alternate tanks every 15 minutes; fuel pump ON before switching |
| Max takeoff / landing weight | 2,325 lb (1,055 kg) |
| Max baggage | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Max useful load | 972 lb |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 ft |
| Range (max payload) | 637 nm |
| Max crosswind | 17 KIAS demonstrated |
| Max mag drop | 175 RPM |
| Stall warning | Sounds 5-10 kt above stall; inoperative with BATT MASTR OFF |
| Stall altitude loss | 100-275 ft depending on configuration and power |