Roy Page wrote:

Gentlemen,

I really appreciate all the informed and learned replies to my question.
I know my Archer pretty well, and have flown rental Archers for a number of
years.
The POH is totally clear on the techniques regarding take-off and the use of
flaps.
I did not intend to ask questions which the POH properly covers.
My question is much more simple.
Where can I find the definition for a "Short Field" as referred to in my
POH.
The POH makes no attempt to define the length of the short field.
That's all I need guys, Where can I find either a defined formulae or Piper
specific definition of a "Short Field"

Thanks for all the great input that this question has created.


I don't think "short field" is meant to be a definition of an airport.
It is meant to mean a takeoff or landing technique that minimizes either
the ground roll (in the case of no obstacles) or the total takeoff or
landing distance over an obstacle of a given height. It isn't a
specific length of runway as the capability of the airplane will vary
with density altitude, aircraft weight, CG location, etc.


Matt